Behavioral Health Associate

Cross Creek Hospital Together with Ascension Seton • Austin, TX

104d

About The Position

The position involves providing care for patients in accordance with the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. The role requires a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards customers at all times. Patient safety is a top priority, and when patient needs are not met, the individual must acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months experience as a BHA1 preferred.
• Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and providing excellent customer services.
• Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure that supervision is conducted at 15-minute intervals as noted in special precautions or individualized supervision guidelines.
• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.
• Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff.
• Monitor patient safety through required rounds completed timely and ensure patient room is clean and uncluttered.
• Obtain patient’s vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record accurately.
• Identify self to patient and visitors promptly and respond to patient requests quickly.
• Engage with patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
• Respond to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of distress.
• Apply de-escalation techniques to help manage patient’s emotions, behavior and participation in treatment.
• Assist with seclusion and restraint when necessary.
• As part of the multidisciplinary team, provide safety and increase coping skills of patients.
• Monitor behavioral improvements and reinforce these behaviors, reporting changes to the nurse immediately.
• Reinforce skills patients learn from nurses, physicians, and therapists that promote improved physical and mental wellness.
• Oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration, and changing bed linens.
• Help with admissions and discharges if needed.
• Lead or co-lead individual or group sessions as part of specific recreational or therapeutic procedures.
• Participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs and teach strategies to promote patient wellness and independence.
• Provide transportation for patients or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.
• Exhibit quality of work through accuracy, neatness, and timeliness.
• Adhere to work schedule and overall attendance.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees