FT Behavioral Health Associate - Sierra Tucson

Acadia Healthcare•Catalina, AZ

42d•Onsite

About The Position

Sierra Tucson, a world renowned residential treatment center, is seeking a full time Behavioral Health Associate, to work at our beautiful campus, located at 39580 S Lago del Oro Parkway, Tucson AZ. SCHEDULE: Night shift , 3x12 hour shifts Thursday, Friday, & Saturday or Wednesday, Friday & Saturday PURPOSE STATEMENT: Responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership. Benefits of working at Sierra Tucson: Residential Treatment Center: Three medical plan levels, dental and vision insurance HSA, FSA, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance Short Term and Long Term Insurance 401k with Company match EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Employee Discount Program Generous PTO, Sick Time, paid holidays and professional development reimbursement Salary dependent on a candidate's experience and qualifications PURPOSE STATEMENT: Responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership.

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

One or more years' experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.
6 months experience performing the duties of a BHA2 preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure the well being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment, under direction of charge nurse or supervisor.
Patient safety is addressed through required rounds completed timely. Patient room is clean and uncluttered. Observation may be assigned every 15 minutes, within reach of patient and/or 1:1 patient care.
Obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned. Ensure documentation of information.
Identify self to patient and visitors promptly and respond to patient requests quickly.
Engage with patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
Respond to distressed patient in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of distress.
Applies de-escalation techniques to help manage patient's emotions, behavior and participation in treatment and assist with seclusion and restraint when necessary.
As part of the multidisciplinary team provide safety and increase coping skills of patient and assist in developing strategies for helping patients to be as independent as possible.
Collaborate with other staff in working with the population of the facility to treat, rehabilitate and return patient to the community.
Monitor behavioral improvements and reinforce these behaviors. Report changes and responses to treatment by communicating with team. Significant changes are reported to nurse immediately.
Reinforce skills patients learn from nurses, physicians, therapist that promote improved physical and mental wellness.
Lead or co-lead individual or group sessions as part of specific recreational or therapeutic procedures.
May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs as well as teach strategies to promote patient wellness and independence.
May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.
Deliver care based on the priority of needs and available resources to the specific service population of the facility.
May help with admissions and discharges.
Assist in providing guidance and direction to other staff members, including training of new staff.
May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.
Quality of work exhibited through accuracy, neatness, and timeliness of work completed.
Adherence to work schedule and overall attendance.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

Three medical plan levels, dental and vision insurance
HSA, FSA, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
Short Term and Long Term Insurance
401k with Company match
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Employee Discount Program
Generous PTO, Sick Time, paid holidays and professional development reimbursement
Salary dependent on a candidate's experience and qualifications

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