Behavioral Health Attendant - Night Shift - Logansport, IN
About The Position
aFit Staffing is seeking a Behavioral Health Attendant to support a State-operated inpatient psychiatric hospital in Logansport, Indiana. This contract opportunity is ideal for compassionate, dependable professionals who are passionate about helping adults on their recovery journey while working in a structured healthcare environment. In this role, you will provide direct support to patients, assist with therapeutic and daily living activities, maintain a safe and secure environment, and work as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills, sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to effectively manage challenging behaviors using approved de-escalation techniques. This position requires flexibility, reliability, and a commitment to patient-centered care while supporting both adult and geriatric populations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience with scheduling, filing, progress notes, supply ordering, and phone coverage
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality
Nice To Haves
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Indiana Medical Aide Certification
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) or similar de-escalation certification
- Experience in behavioral health, residential treatment, or corrections-adjacent settings
Responsibilities
- Support patient recovery and treatment plan goals through daily interaction and engagement.
- Assist in implementing patient treatment plans.
- Monitor patients during meals, activities, classroom sessions, and common-area interactions.
- Observe, document, and report patient condition and behavior.
- Provide motivation, coaching, counseling, and daily living skills instruction.
- Advise patients regarding appropriate social behavior.
- Support community living skills development through structured activities.
- Assist with occupational and recreational therapy programming.
- Help maintain a safe, therapeutic, and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
- Ensure patient safety and maintain order within assigned units.
- Utilize approved de-escalation and behavior management techniques.
- Assist in managing aggressive patient behavior when necessary.
- Conduct room searches and monitor for contraband.
- Escort patients to appointments and activities on and off campus.
- Secure doors, issue keys, search visitors, and operate communication systems.
- Perform basic first aid, CPR, and emergency response procedures when required.
- Assist patients in building independence and self-sufficiency skills.
- Support patients with maintaining living areas, clothing, and personal supplies.
- Manage and distribute patient funds in accordance with treatment plans.
- Conduct ongoing assessments related to patient training and development needs.
- Provide a safe environment that promotes dignity, self-esteem, and learning.
- Maintain accurate documentation and support daily unit operations.
- Complete routine clerical duties including scheduling, filing, supply ordering, and phone coverage.
- Record patient progress notes and observations.
- Obtain medications from the pharmacy and administer medication under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Maintain adherence to privacy and confidentiality requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
