Behavioral Health Associate

NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Behavioral Health Associates to join their Indianapolis team. This role offers the chance to provide direct care to patients in acute psychiatric distress, working alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. With a focus on patient-centered care, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of those in need. The position comes with competitive pay and a supportive work environment that values professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) plan with up to 4% Company match

Employee Assistance Program

Generous PTO and Time Off Policy

Special tuition offers through Capella University

Work/life balance

Employee Discounts through LifeMart

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Identify high-risk patients and maintain a safe environment.
• Perform patient safety rounds and report observations.
• Assist in patient care and daily living activities.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Patient Safety

Trauma Informed Care

Direct Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Psychology

Job description

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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 been previously been unable to, largely due 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.

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 been previously been unable to, largely due 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 evening and night Behavioral Associates at our Indianapolis, IN 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 with a variety of psychiatric conditions.

Benefits Of Joining NPH

• Competitive pay rates
• 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
  
  

We have day, evening and night shifts available!

Responsibilities

• Identify high risk patients, uses Crisis Intervention practices and support safety plan intervention techniques to maintain a safe environment.
• Performs environmental/patient safety rounds and implement a higher level of observation in emergencies. Reports observations, interactions and patient activity to assigned nursing staff timely.
• Understands patient characteristics, triggers, through trauma informed care and patient/environmental variables in order to assist in preventing patients from losing control.
• Participates in shift hand-off meetings, unit rounds, community meetings, team meetings and committee meeting as required.
• Participates in debriefing after codes, incidents, and use of restraints.
• Assists in the assessment of need for as well as the application and removal of restraints
• Leads or co-leads discussion groups on topics such as anger and safety.
• Reviews incident reports as needed to identify possible preventable factors and present these to the treatment team.
• Escorts patients during transfer, for testing or for admission on or off facility premises as required.
• Participates 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.
• Assists the nursing staff in performing selected nursing procedures and functional tasks to specific patients
• Provides direct physical care, and/or one to one observation to selected patients under supervision
• Assists with lifting, positioning. moving and ambulating patients using body mechanics as instructed
• Transports patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed
• Escorts ambulatory patients
• Escorts patients outside of the hospital as necessary
• Obtains and records blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration rate in accordance with hospital policy.
• Provides 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!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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Job function

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  Health Care Provider

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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