Behavioral Care Associate — Trauma-Informed Observation

1103 Team Member Services; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Health Huguley is seeking a PRN Healthcare Associate for night shifts in Burleson, TX. The role involves observing patients, implementing patient-centered and trauma-informed care, creating a therapeutic environment, and performing rounds with real-time documentation.

The position requires High School Diploma or GED, English proficiency, and 1+ year of related healthcare experience preferred. CPR/BLS and CNA certification are valued, with possible shifts 6:00 AM–6:00 PM or 6:00 PM–6:00 AM.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak conversational English.
• 1+ year of related healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observes patients to detect behavior patterns and report observations to the nurse or behavioral health clinician.
• Implements patient-centered and trauma-informed care.
• Creates and supports a therapeutic environment for safe treatment implementation.
• Performs observation rounds and documents in real time to detect behavior patterns.
• Uses clear communication to assess and provide therapeutic interventions for patients and families.
• Records vital signs and blood glucose levels as ordered.
• Orients patients and families to the unit.
• Identifies early signs of escalation and de-escalates.
• Intervenes to restrain violent or potentially violent or suicidal patients as required, and monitors restraints.
• Performs environmental rounds per policy and reports unsafe conditions.
• Manages or assists with daily group activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Trauma-informed care

Observational skills

De-escalation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Texas Health Huguley is seeking a PRN Healthcare Associate for night shifts in Burleson, TX. The role involves observing patients, implementing patient-centered and trauma-informed care, creating a therapeutic environment, and performing rounds with real-time documentation.

The position requires High School Diploma or GED, English proficiency, and 1+ year of related healthcare experience preferred. CPR/BLS and CNA certification are valued, with possible shifts 6:00 AM–6:00 PM or 6:00 PM–6:00 AM.