Behavioral Health Associate 1

Acadia Healthcare•Bethlehem, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh County for Recovery is looking for PRN (Per Diem) All Shifts. This position is responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership. The role requires demonstrating a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards customers at all times, acknowledging and working to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met, and recognizing that patient safety is a top priority.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Nice To Haves

Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services.
Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive, and structured environment.
Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15-minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.
Document timely, accurate, and appropriate clinical information in the patient's medical record.
Assist in providing a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for patients, significant others, and staff.
Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors, and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.
May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration, and changing bed linens.
May obtain patient's vital signs, height, and weight as assigned and document in patient record.
Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management, and independent living skills.
Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
Complete and maintain required documentation.
Assist with follow-up and paperwork for incidents and events that may take place in the facility.
May provide transportation for patients or coordinate transportation with the appropriate staff member.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards customers always.
When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.
Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.