Behavioral Aide-Nursing Home

Mount Rogers Community Services Board; Wytheville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Rogers Community Services Board is seeking a Behavioral Aide Nursing Home to provide essential direct services to geriatric individuals facing Serious Mental Illness and Dementia. The role will involve both individual and group support, working with a treatment team to implement treatment goals effectively.

The ideal candidate will have good communication skills and possess a supportive, person-centered approach while being able to work independently as well as part of a team. A high school diploma or equivalent is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's license and safe driving record required.
• Ability to engage in person-centered therapeutic interaction.
• Competent in assisting and implementing service plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and group support to geriatric individuals.
• Assist in the implementation of treatment goals under supervision.
• Participate in crisis interventions and referrals as necessary.

Skills

Supportive communication

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Independent work

Knowledge of mental health disorders

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Behavioral Aide Nursing Home provides direct services to geriatric individuals who have Serious Mental Illness (SMI)/Dementia. Provides support and instruction as needed and assist treatment team members in implementing treatment goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Maximum of Eight)

• Provide individualized and group support and services to geriatric individuals who have SMI/Dementia.
• Under the supervision of Program Manager, assist in the implementation of treatment goals and objectives.
• Provide opportunities for each individual to explore integrative activities that are familiar as well as providing new experiences to expand their knowledge of the world in which they live promoting their development of relationships and natural supports.
• Work independently and as part of a team to actively participate in daily activities to provide a supportive environment for the individuals served.
• Participate with team members in the formulation of treatment goals and objectives.
• Appropriately intervene in crisis situations and emergencies, making referrals and seeking consultation from other team members as needed.
• Participate in the activities of a self‑directed team, and as needed, assigned or scheduled, to attend meetings, and training events.

OTHER DUTIES (If Applicable)

• Perform such other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Ability to interact with people in a supportive/person‑centered and therapeutic manner.
• Knowledge of the nature of mental health, developmental, and substance use disorders.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Able to assist in developing and implementing service plans.
• Must be able to work independently and with supervision available at broadly spaced intervals.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Driver’s license and safe driving record required.