Behavioral Health Associate- - Weekends - Gloster, MS 7p-7a

Acadia Healthcare Inc.•Gloster, MS

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About The Position

We have openings for weekend positions at our new Gloster Adolescent Male Group Home. T Come join our team as a Behavioral Health Associate at one of Mississippi's largest providers for mental healthcare. If you are patient and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those in need through compassionate and therapeutic practice while working in a team environment that supports learning and growth, this position is right for you. Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.

Responsibilities

Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted 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 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.
May 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.
May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.