Behavioral Health Associate - FT Sign on Bonus Available

Vantage Point Behavioral Health Hospital

Posted about 2 months ago

Full Time

Fayetteville, Arkansas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Associate provides direct personal care and supervision to patients to ensure a safe and supportive environment. They are responsible for conducting safety checks, documenting clinical information, and facilitating rehabilitative group activities.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least six months of experience working with the specific patient population. You are also certified in CPR and de-escalation techniques, with First Aid potentially required.

Must Have Skills for ATS

CPR

de-escalation

First aid

Job Description

Overview

$1,000 Sign‑On Bonus | BHA FT (12‑hr Shifts)

Vantage Point Behavioral Health – Fayetteville, AR

Vantage Point Behavioral Health is hiring Full‑Time & PRN positions! Join a mission‑driven team making a real impact across all age groups—children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.

Why Join Us

  • 114‑bed, Joint Commission–accredited facility
  • Supportive, team‑focused environment
  • Strong career growth opportunities

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision
  • FSA/HSA options
  • Short‑ & long‑term disability
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Financial wellness programs
  • 401(k) with company match

Safety First

All staff use Personal Panic Alarm devices for immediate support across clinical and non‑clinical areas.

If you’re ready to grow your career and make a meaningful impact in behavioral health, we’d love to connect.

​PURPOSE STATEMENT: 

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 customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

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.

· 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.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· High school diploma or equivalent required.

· Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

· 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.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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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Vantage Point Behavioral Health Hospital

Serving Fayetteville, Arkansas for over 35 years, Vantage Point of Northwest Arkansas is a premiere, full service hospital dedicated to providing quality mental health and substance abuse services to children and teens (ages 5-17), adults, and seniors (ages 55 and up). Staffed by highly qualified mental health professionals, nurses, and teachers under the supervision of exceptional psychiatrists, patients receive treatment catered to their specific needs. With treatment offered in a safe, healing, and caring environment, programs incorporate a number of medical and therapeutic techniques geared towards maximizing each patient’s functioning, skill building, and quality of life. Successful treatment completion is the main focus, with programs designed to help patients continue their success even after discharge. Offering drug and alcohol detox, inpatient care, residential treatment, and intensive outpatient services, Vantage Point treats a number of mental health conditions, in addition to providing addiction recovery for several substances. With a Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission, Vantage Point also involves a patient’s family members in treatment so as to ensure ongoing support in the recovery process. A multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of mental illnesses and substance abuse/dependence is proven to be effective, and Vantage Point prides itself in utilizing this approach and treats each patient with the utmost compassion and respect.
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