Behavioral Health Associate

Acadia Healthcare; Henryville; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Henryville seeks a compassionate patient care assistant. The role involves ensuring patient safety, conducting regular supervision, and facilitating educational activities. Candidates must possess at least a high school diploma, with preference for prior experience in a similar setting, along with CPR certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred: 6 months or more experience with the specific patient population.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety checks and ensure patient supervision.
• Engage patients in educational and rehabilitative groups.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

Customer Service

Empathy

Communication

Safety Awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive, and structured environment.

Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring supervision at 15-minute intervals, as noted in special precautions or individualized guidelines.

Document clinical information accurately and timely in patients' medical records.

Assist in creating a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors, and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.

Facilitate patient educational and rehabilitative groups covering topics like social skills, coping skills, anger management, and independent living skills.

Engage patients in activities that support treatment goals.

Complete and maintain necessary documentation, including follow-up and incident reports.

May provide or coordinate transportation for patients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prioritize patient safety and deliver excellent customer service.
• Maintain a positive, supportive, and structured environment.
• Conduct safety checks and supervision as per guidelines.
• Accurately document clinical information.
• Provide a safe and comfortable environment for all.
• Observe and communicate patient behaviors to staff.
• Lead educational and rehabilitative groups on various topics.
• Encourage treatment goal achievement through activities.
• Maintain documentation and assist with incident follow-up.
• Provide or coordinate patient transportation if needed.
• Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and responsiveness to patient needs and complaints.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred: Six months or more experience with the specific patient population.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR certification (training provided upon hire).

First aid certification may be required based on state or facility policies.