Behavioral Health Associate

Acadia Healthcare Company; Michigan; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health and addiction treatment center seeks a Behavioral Health Associate in New Baltimore, MI. The role requires providing personal care services, conducting safety checks, and supporting patients in a structured environment. Offers a fantastic benefits package including medical insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan - with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Orientation/Training

ETO - Employee Time Off

Monthly Celebrations

Qualifications

• Six months or more experience with the specific patient population preferred.
• Certification in CPR and de-escalation and restraint, training provided upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services to patients under clinical or nursing leadership.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure patient supervision.
• Assist patients with daily living activities.

Skills

Patient Safety

Empathy

Customer Service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Harbor Oaks Hospital is looking for a Behavioral Health Associate to join our team.

Harbor Oaks Hospital, New Baltimore's leading Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Center, is seeking a passionate Behavioral Health Associate to work at our facility in New Baltimore, MI.

We offer a FANTASTIC benefits package!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA & FSA Options
• Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D
• Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - with company match
• Employee Assistance Program/Employee Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Orientation/Training
• ETO - Employee Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
• Personal Day
• Monthly Celebrations

Day and Night positions available

Rotating Holidays and Weekends

PAY RANGE: $14.75 - $23.00 per hour

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services.
2. Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive, and structured environment.
3. Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring supervision at 15-minute intervals, or as per individualized guidelines.
4. Document timely, accurate, and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical records.
5. Assist in providing a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
6. Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors, and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.
7. Assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, hydration, and changing linens.
8. Obtain patient's vital signs, height, and weight as assigned and document accordingly.
9. Facilitate educational-rehabilitative groups on topics such as social skills, coping skills, anger management, and independent living skills.
10. Engage patients in activities to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
11. Complete and maintain required documentation; assist with follow-up and incident reports.
12. Coordinate or provide transportation for patients as needed.
13. Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude at all times, prioritizing patient safety.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Perform other tasks and functions as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months or more experience with the specific patient population preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training provided upon hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of characteristics protected by applicable laws.