Behavioral Health Associate

NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

EAP programs

Generous PTO

Tuition offers Capella University

Work-life balance

LifeMart discounts

Job summary

NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals seeks a Behavioral Associate at the Indianapolis location to deliver direct behavioral care with physicians, nurses, and other staff. The role emphasizes crisis intervention, safety planning, and compassionate patient-centered care in a fast-paced behavioral health setting.

You will participate in de-escalation, observation, and trauma-informed practices while supporting daily activities and treatment goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or college coursework in psychology/social services preferred.
• Prior behavioral health experience preferred.
• At least 2 years in direct care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify high risk patients and support safety plan interventions.
• Perform environmental/patient safety rounds and increase observation in emergencies.
• Assist with assessment and removal of restraints when needed.
• Lead or co-lead discussion groups on anger and safety.
• Escort patients during transfers, testing or admission as required.
• Provide direct physical care and one-to-one observation as needed.
• Record vital signs (BP, temperature, pulse, respiration) per hospital policy.
• Participate in hand-offs, rounds, meetings, and training as required.

Skills

Identify high risk patients

Crisis Intervention

De-escalation techniques

Team collaboration

Safety protocols

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or college coursework in psychology/social services

Job description

Healing Body and Mind.

NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals is a national leader in behavioral healthcare, specializing in patients with acute psychiatric and complex medical needs. Our hospitals use an interdisciplinary, multi-specialty approach that delivers high-quality, patient-centered care when it’s needed most.

With locations in Indiana, Michigan, Texas, and Arizona, we’re expanding access to our unique model of care across the United States. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a lasting difference in the lives of patients and families every day

NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals is looking for Behavioral Associates at our NeuroPsychiatric Hospital of Indianapolis 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 shift available!

• 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.

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!