Behavioral Health Associate, Pediatric Psychiatry, Evenings

About the position

This Behavioral Health Associate (BHA) provides basic patient care in a psychiatric care environment under the direction of licensed nursing staff as assigned. Performs direct and indirect diagnostic, therapeutic, administrative, service and other tasks as appropriate to facilitate safe, quality patient care while ensuring efficient, smooth functioning unit operations. Applies knowledge and understanding of principles of patient growth and development in patient and family interactions to care for patients.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care in a psychiatric care environment under the direction of licensed nursing staff.
• Performs direct and indirect diagnostic, therapeutic, administrative, service and other tasks as appropriate.
• Facilitates safe, quality patient care while ensuring efficient, smooth functioning unit operations.
• Applies knowledge and understanding of principles of patient growth and development in patient and family interactions.

Requirements

• No experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Nice-to-haves

• One year in a healthcare setting.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (KY).