Behavioral Health Associate

Tenet Healthcare • Detroit, MI

2h

About The Position

Under the supervision of a registered nurse and in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, develops and provides treatment and care to mental health patients. Provides one-to-one interaction for patients requiring intensive care and facilitates group teaching and task-oriented sessions. Observes patients for suicidal or homicidal intent and medication effects; assists professional staff with restraint and seclusion procedures and physical examinations; obtains vital signs; collects specimens; and performs dressing changes.

Monitors and documents patient observations according to prescribed standards, including mental status, response to treatment interventions, and intensity of services provided. Completes court petitions, accompanies patients to court, and testifies to substantiate the need for court-ordered treatment. Communicates court-activity status to professional staff and uses knowledge of the Michigan Mental Health Code to educate patients and families about rights guaranteed by the code.

Requirements

• Two years of college study in behavioral health, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a mental health setting, and six months of related clinical experience working with mentally ill patients; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health discipline.
• Ability to assess the current status of acutely ill patients and the safety and security of the milieu; anticipate and evaluate consequences; respond quickly; and plan interventions for volatile situations.
• Interpersonal and clinical skills to facilitate didactic group sessions and develop and maintain therapeutic relationships and skills with mentally ill patients, families, and patient care providers.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply written descriptions and documentation of behavioral observations and group processes.
• Ability to perform routine clerical functions, including answering phones and basic computer input and retrieval of information.
• Ability to work effectively in a complex environment, handle multiple or changing priorities, and deal with stress associated with a mental health environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment and care to mental health patients under a registered nurse’s supervision and in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide one-to-one interaction to patients requiring intensive care.
• Facilitate group teaching and task-oriented sessions.
• Observe patients for suicidal or homicidal intent and for effects of medication.
• Assist professional staff with restraint and seclusion procedures and physical examinations.
• Obtain vital signs, collect specimens, and perform dressing changes.
• Monitor and document patient observations, including mental status, response to treatment interventions, and intensity of services provided.
• Complete court petitions, accompany patients to court, and testify to substantiate the need for court-ordered treatment.
• Communicate the status of court activity to professional staff.
• Educate patients and families about rights guaranteed by the Michigan Mental Health Code.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Voluntary pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time