Behavioral Health Associate

Acadia

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Saint Paul, Minnesota

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide personal care and maintain a safe, supportive environment for patients through regular safety checks and behavioral observations. Facilitate educational groups and document clinical information in patient medical records.

Qualifications

You possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have a demonstrated ability to provide personal care services to patients. You are expected to maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude, prioritizing patient safety and well-being. Experience working with the specific patient population served by the facility is strongly preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

patient care

safety checks

vital signs

documentation

patient education

activities of daily living

social skills

coping skills

anger management

independent living skills

Job Description

Our BHAs are responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards patients always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

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, Day/Evening combo, Nights, and Nights/Day combo. Everyother weekend required.
  • Pay Range: $19 - $23/hour

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.   

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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