Behavioral Health Associate - Day Shift (7:00a.m.-7:00p.m.)

Acadia•Columbus, OH

6d•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Mount Carmel Behavioral Health, a joint partnership between Acadia Healthcare, is an 80-bed hospital that provides acute inpatient and outpatient care for adult men and women, age 18 and above, who have been experiencing mental or behavioral health challenges. We also offer focused care for individuals whose primary psychiatric diagnosis is accompanied by co-occurring addiction. We are seeking Behavioral Health Associates to join our fabulous team!

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

Provide personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership.
Conduct safety checks and ensure supervision 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.
Oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration, and changing bed linens.
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 as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility.
Provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards customers always.
Acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met.
Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.