Behavioral Associate 5 Dearth

Children's of Alabama; Five Points South (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's of Alabama is seeking a Behavioral Health Inpatient Associate for the Main Campus. The role involves constant supervision of pediatric patients aged 4 to 18 in an inpatient unit, working night shifts with a 3 twelve-hour shift pattern and rotating weekends.

Essential qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and Basic Life Support. Nonessential: Crisis Prevention and Intervention certification.

Qualifications

• Responsible for supervising patients in an inpatient setting.
• Demonstrates safety skills and de-escalation techniques as needed.
• Maintains accurate patient records and reports to care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant supervision and oversight of patients.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists and nurses to support patient care decisions.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for children and adolescents.

Skills

Patient supervision

Crisis prevention and intervention

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

Computer

Patient Records

Reports

Job description

In Behavioral Health Inpatient 5 Dearth at Main Campus Dearth Tower

Work schedule will be Full-time on the Night Shift shift, 3 twelve hour shifts a week, rotating weekends.

Summary

The Behavioral Associate is responsible for providing constant supervision and oversight of patients with diverse mental, emotional or developmental conditions

Other information

BCLS, CPI, Equipment/Work Aides: Computer, Patient Records, Reports

Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications

Essential:

• Basic Life Support

Nonessential:

• Crisis Prevention and Intervention Certification

Education with Equivalent Qualifications

Essential:

• High School Diploma Graduate or Equivalent

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications

Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit Overview

The Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit is comprised of 44 beds and provides a therapeutic, engaging environment for children ages 4 to 18. The Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit is a rewarding place to work where our care team makes an impact on children’s lives with every interaction. Along with psychiatrists, therapists, and nurse practitioners, we are involved in the day to day care and decisionmaking that helps kids and families live their best lives. We work hands-on with children of all ages who are struggling with depression, anxiety, suicide,self-control, and trauma. We teach them new emotional and behavioral skills in a fun and interactive way. Our patients need to know that someone cares and can help keep them safe. Someone who can listen compassionately without judgement.

Getting to know Children's: Behavioral Health Inpatient

Schedule: 3 twelve hour shifts a week, rotating weekends, Day Shift, 12-Hour Shifts