Behavioral Health Associate - Full time Nights

Acadia•Madison, WI

12d

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Associate provides personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership. The associate is expected to maintain a positive, empathetic and professional attitude, respond to patient concerns, and prioritize patient safety. The role supports adult or adolescent units and is scheduled for full-time overnight shifts from 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Shorewood Behavioral Health is opening a state-of-the-art hospital serving the Madison community, with specialized programs and services addressing mental health conditions. The role contributes to a safe, supportive and structured environment and helps patients work toward treatment goals.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
CPR certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
De-escalation and restraint certification 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 is preferred.
First aid may be required depending on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Promote patient safety and provide excellent customer service with an appropriate sense of urgency.
Support patients’ well-being in 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.
Help maintain a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff.
Interact with patients, observe their behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.
As needed, oversee or assist with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.
As assigned, obtain and document patient vital signs, height and weight.
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.
Complete and maintain required documentation, and assist with follow-up and paperwork related to facility incidents and events.
As needed, transport patients or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff.
Acknowledge patient needs and complaints and work to resolve them.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.