Behavioral Health Associate - FT Sign on Bonus Available

Vantage Point Behavioral Health•Fayetteville, AR

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Vantage Point Behavioral Health is hiring a full-time Behavioral Health Associate at its 114-bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The role provides personal care services to patients under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership, supporting children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Associates help maintain patient safety and a positive, supportive, and structured environment, while demonstrating empathy and professionalism. The position is advertised with 12-hour shifts and a $1,000 sign-on bonus. PRN positions are also mentioned, but the full-time role is the position specified in the title.

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.
Support patients’ well-being and maintain a positive, supportive, and structured environment.
Conduct safety checks and provide supervision at 15-minute intervals, as specified in special precautions or individualized supervision guidelines.
Document timely, accurate, and appropriate clinical information in patient records.
Help provide 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 patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration, and changing bed linens.
As assigned, obtain and document patients’ vital signs, height, and weight.
Facilitate educational-rehabilitative groups on topics such as social skills, coping skills, anger management, and independent living skills.
Engage patients in activities and interactions intended to encourage progress toward treatment goals.
Complete and maintain required documentation, and assist with follow-up and paperwork for facility incidents and events.
As needed, transport patients or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff.
Acknowledge unmet patient needs and work to resolve complaints.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.