Behavioral Health Associate

NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals; Broadway; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in neurobehavioral care is seeking dedicated Behavioral Associates to join their compassionate team. This role involves providing direct behavioral support to patients in acute psychiatric distress, ensuring their safety and well-being through crisis intervention and trauma-informed care. With a focus on patient-centered approaches, you'll collaborate with healthcare professionals to create a supportive environment. Enjoy competitive pay, generous benefits, and the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding field. If you're passionate about making a difference in mental health, this position is an excellent opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Generous PTO and Time Off Policy

Tuition offers through Capella University

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate's degree in psychology preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a direct care role is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify high-risk patients and implement safety plans.
• Assist nursing staff with selected procedures and patient care.
• Participate in team meetings and quality assurance activities.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Trauma-informed care

Patient observation

De-escalation techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree in psychology or social work

Job description

About Us

HEALING THE BODY AND MIND

Founded fifteen (15) years ago, NPH is the largest hospital system in the nation providing care to patients with both neurological and medical needs. We are unique in that we serve a population which others have previously been unable to, largely due to the patient’s underlying medical issues. Our facilities maintain an inter-disciplinary focus using a multi-specialty approach for both neuropsychiatric and complex medical care issues. This proven approach provides unrivaled quality care for all of our patients. We have multiple locations throughout the United States and are continuing to add locations to ensure better access to our unique model of care.

Overview

NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals is looking for Behavioral Associates at our Crown Point location. NPH is the national leader in providing medical and neurobehavioral care to patients in acute psychiatric distress. You will be joining a team of rock star staff who provide exceptional, patient-centered care and understand our patients are always our number one priority! The Behavioral Associate will work with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide direct behavioral care to patients suffering from a variety of psychiatric conditions.

Benefits of joining NPH

• Competitive pay rates
• Eight-hour shifts
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• NPH 401(k) plan with up to 4% Company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) programs
• Generous PTO and Time Off Policy
• Special tuition offers through Capella University
• Work/life balance with great professional growth opportunities
• Employee Discounts through LifeMart

$3.00 shift differential for 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm shifts and $2.00 shift differential for 11:00 pm to 7:00 am shifts.

Responsibilities

• Identify high-risk patients, use Crisis Intervention practices and support safety plan intervention techniques to maintain a safe environment.
• Perform environmental/patient safety rounds and implement a higher level of observation in emergencies. Report observations, interactions, and patient activity to assigned nursing staff timely.
• Understand patient characteristics and triggers through trauma-informed care and patient/environmental variables in order to assist in preventing patients from losing control.
• Participate in shift hand-off meetings, unit rounds, community meetings, team meetings, and committee meetings as required.
• Participate in debriefing after codes, incidents, and use of restraints.
• Assist in the assessment of need for as well as the application and removal of restraints.
• Lead or co-lead discussion groups on topics such as anger and safety.
• Review incident reports as needed to identify possible preventable factors and present these to the treatment team.
• Escort patients during transfer, for testing or for admission on or off facility premises as required.
• Participate in quality assurance/performance improvement activities and departmental and/or facility-wide training as required.
• Provide ongoing training to unit staff in implementation of de-escalation training and physical interventions.
• Assist the nursing staff in performing selected nursing procedures and functional tasks to specific patients.
• Provide direct physical care, and/or one-to-one observation to selected patients under supervision.
• Assist with lifting, positioning, moving, and ambulating patients using body mechanics as instructed.
• Transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed.
• Escort ambulatory patients.
• Escort patients outside of the hospital as necessary.
• Obtain and record blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration rate in accordance with hospital policy.
• Provide direct assistance to patients with Activities of Daily Living as needed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's degree or some college coursework in psychology, social work, or social services field preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Prior experience in a behavioral health setting preferred. At least 2 years of experience in a direct care role strongly preferred.

This is a great role for experienced behavioral health techs and those that are looking to start a new, rewarding career in behavioral health!