Acadiana Treatment Center · 4 days ago
Behavioral Health Associate FT 3 - 11 PM
US-TX-El Paso
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expAcadiana Treatment Center is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate to provide personal care services to patients under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership. The role involves ensuring patient safety, conducting safety checks, documenting clinical information, and facilitating patient educational groups.
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Responsibilities
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
May 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
May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility)
Preferred
Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred
First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements
Benefits
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Company
Acadiana Treatment Center
Acadiana Treatment Center provides psychiatric treatment for adolescents.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase