Behavioral Health Associate

Job description

Overview
At Capitol Park, our BHAs are responsible for providing support to adults recieving mental health services at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership. Behavior Health Associtaes will demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards patients. BHAs will address anypatient concerns respectfully, and prioritize patient well-being and recovery at all times.
Benefits:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Acadia Healthcare 401(K) plan + company match
• paid vacation, sick, and personal time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee disaster Relief
• Brand new state of the art facility outfitted with cutting edge technology and safety features.
• Opportunity ofr growth that is second to none in the industry.

Additional Information:
• Position is Full-Time
• 8 hour shifts: Days, Evenings, Overnights + every other weekend available
• Pay Range: $19 - $23/hour

Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services.
• Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.
• 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.
• May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.
• 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.

Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility strongly preferred.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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