Behavioral Health Associate - FT Sign on Bonus Available

Acadia Healthcare•Fayetteville, AR

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About The Position

Vantage Point Behavioral Health is hiring a full-time Behavioral Health Associate at its 114-bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The role provides personal care services to patients under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership and supports patients across age groups in a positive, structured, and safe environment. Patient safety is a top priority. Staff use Personal Panic Alarm devices for support across clinical and non-clinical areas. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
CPR certification and de-escalation and restraint certification are required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

Six months or more of experience working with the specific population served by the facility.
First aid may be required depending on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Prioritize patient safety and provide excellent customer service.
Support patients’ well-being and maintain a positive, supportive, and structured environment.
Conduct safety checks and supervise patients at 15-minute intervals, as indicated by special precautions or individualized supervision guidelines.
Document timely, accurate, and appropriate clinical information in patient medical records and complete required documentation.
Help maintain a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for patients, significant others, and staff.
Interact routinely with patients, observe their behavior, and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.
Assist or oversee activities of daily living, which may include toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration, and changing bed linens.
Obtain and document patients’ vital signs, height, and weight when assigned.
Facilitate educational and rehabilitative groups on topics such as social skills, coping skills, anger management, and independent living skills.
Engage patients in activities and interactions that encourage progress toward treatment goals.
Assist with follow-up and paperwork related to incidents and events at the facility.
Provide patient transportation or coordinate it with the appropriate staff member when needed.
Acknowledge unmet patient needs and work to resolve complaints.
Perform other assigned functions and tasks.