Detox Behavioral Health Associate DAYS $3,000 Sign On

Acadia•Burns, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide care for patients in accordance with the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. Demonstrates a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

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

Six months experience as a BHA1 preferred.
Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct safety checks and ensure supervision at 15-minute intervals or as per individualized supervision guidelines.
Document timely, accurate, and appropriate clinical information in the patient's medical record.
Assist in providing a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for patients, significant others, and staff.
Monitor patient safety through required rounds and ensure patient rooms are clean and uncluttered.
Obtain patient's vital signs, height, and weight as assigned and document in the patient record.
Identify self to patients and visitors promptly and respond to patient requests quickly.
Engage with patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
Respond to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of distress.
Apply de-escalation techniques to help manage patient's emotions, behavior, and participation in treatment.
Assist with seclusion and restraint when necessary.
Provide safety and increase coping skills of patients as part of the multidisciplinary team.
Assist in developing strategies for helping patients to be as independent as possible.
Monitor behavioral improvements and reinforce these behaviors.
Report changes and responses to treatment by communicating with the team; report significant changes to the nurse immediately.
Reinforce skills patients learn from nurses, physicians, and therapists that promote improved physical and mental wellness.
Oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration, and changing bed linens, as needed.
Help with admissions and discharges if needed.
Lead or co-lead individual or group sessions as part of specific recreational or therapeutic procedures.
Participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs.
Teach strategies to promote patient wellness and independence, as needed.
Provide transportation for patients or coordinate transportation with the appropriate staff member, as needed.
Ensure quality of work through accuracy, neatness, and timeliness of work completed.
Adhere to work schedule and maintain overall attendance.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards customers always.
Acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.