Behavioral Health Aide — 12‑Hour FT

RiverVista Behavioral Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

PTO and paid holidays

401(k) with company contribution

Tuition reimbursement and student loan

Job summary

River Vista Behavioral Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a Full-Time Clinical Support/Caregiver to provide direct patient care and assist with activities of daily living for adults and seniors in a behavioral health setting.

You will monitor patients for behavioral, psychiatric, medical, and withdrawal changes and report concerns to the RN, while performing routine tasks like vital signs and glucose checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be 21 yrs or older.
• Preferred STNA but not required.
• Preferred Nurses Aide.
• Certified Phlebotomist will be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist with ADLs.
• Monitor patients for behavioral, psychiatric, medical, and withdrawal changes; report concerns to the RN.
• Perform routine clinical tasks such as vital signs, blood glucose checks, and withdrawal observations (CIWA/COWS).
• Maintain patient safety through frequent rounding, observation, searches, and visitor monitoring.
• Assist with admissions, patient orientation, and discharge processes.
• Facilitate and document therapeutic group activities focused on recovery and coping skills.
• Respond effectively to crisis situations using de‑escalation and intervention techniques.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and therapeutic milieu in accordance with facility policies.
• Communicate professionally and collaboratively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Skills

ADL assistance

Vital signs

Crisis de-escalation

Documentation

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

River Vista Behavioral Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a Full-Time Clinical Support/Caregiver to provide direct patient care and assist with activities of daily living for adults and seniors in a behavioral health setting.

You will monitor patients for behavioral, psychiatric, medical, and withdrawal changes and report concerns to the RN, while performing routine tasks like vital signs and glucose checks.