Geropsych Associate, Behavioral Health - Bright Horizons - 14683

Penn Highlands Healthcare • Saint Marys, PA

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About The Position

AS A GEROPSYCH ASSOCIATE, you'll provide direct patient care. Assists in maintaining medical records, monitoring patient interactions and safety.Provide clerical support, assists in patient data collection and provides assistance to patients under direction of an RN utilizing knowledge of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to provide targeted therapeutic interventions with patients.

Requirements

• High School diploma required.
• Have one year of patient care experience required
• Have communication skills
• Ability to build rapport with patients
• Positive attitude and commitment to treat patients with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care
• Assists in maintaining medical records
• Monitoring patient interactions and safety
• Provide clerical support
• Assists in patient data collection
• Provides assistance to patients under direction of an RN
• Utilizing knowledge of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to provide targeted therapeutic interventions with patients

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation based on experience
• Shift and Weekend Pay Differentials
• Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Professional Development
• Supportive and Experienced Peers
• Medical, Dental, and Vision offered the first month after start date
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Short & Long Term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• 25% discount on all services at Penn Highlands Healthcare facilities
• Cafeteria Discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health & Wellness Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees