Behavioral Health Associate

Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital • Saint Paul, MN

12d • $19 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Health Associates at Capitol Park support adults receiving mental health services at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership. They are expected to maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude, address patient concerns respectfully, and prioritize patient well-being and recovery. The role focuses on patient safety, structured support, observation, documentation, assistance with daily living activities, and facilitating educational and rehabilitative groups.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

• Six months or more of experience working with the specific population served by the facility is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond with urgency to patient safety needs and provide excellent customer service.
• Promote patient well-being and maintain a positive, supportive, and structured environment.
• Conduct safety checks and provide supervision at 15-minute intervals, as specified by special precautions or individualized supervision guidelines.
• Document timely, accurate, and appropriate clinical information in patient medical records.
• 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.
• Oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration, and changing bed linens.
• Obtain and document patients’ vital signs, height, and weight as assigned.
• Facilitate educational and rehabilitative patient groups on topics such as social skills, coping skills, anger management, and independent living skills.
• Engage patients in activities and interactions intended to support achievement of treatment goals.
• Complete and maintain required documentation and assist with follow-up and paperwork related to facility incidents and events.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee disaster relief
• Brand-new state-of-the-art facility with cutting-edge technology and safety features
• Opportunity for career growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED