Behavioral Health Associate

Harboroaks; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(K) plan with company match

Paid vacation, sick, and personal time

Employee Assistance Program

Employee disaster relief

Job summary

Capitol Park is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Assistant to support adults receiving mental health services. The role emphasizes compassionate, safe, and professional patient care under clinical or nursing supervision, with documentation and collaboration across staff.

The position offers day, evening, and overnight shifts, including every other weekend, with a pay range of $19–$23 per hour and full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months or more experience with the specific patient population strongly preferred.
• We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of characteristics protected by applicable laws.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate urgency to protect patient safety and assist with a positive, structured environment.
• Document timely, accurate clinical information in the patient's medical record.
• Assist with activities of daily living and vital signs as assigned.
• Engage patients in educational and rehabilitation groups and support treatment goals.

Skills

Empathy

Documentation

Patient safety awareness

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

At Capitol Park, our BHAs are responsible for providing support to adults recieving mental health services at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership. Behavior Health Associtaes will demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards patients. BHAs will address anypatient concerns respectfully, and prioritize patient well-being and recovery at all times.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Acadia Healthcare 401(K) plan + company match
• paid vacation, sick, and personal time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee disaster Relief
• Brand newstate of the art facility outfitted with cutting edge technology and safety features.
• Opportunity ofr growth that is second to none in the industry.

Additional Information:

• Position isFull-Time
• 8 hour shifts: Days, Evenings, Overnights + every other weekend available
• Pay Range: $19 - $23/hour

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services.
• Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.
• Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.
• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.
• Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff.

• Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.
• May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.
• Obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.
• Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills.
• Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
• Complete and maintain required documentation. Assist with follow-up and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility strongly preferred.

We are committed toprovidingequalemploymentopportunitiestoall applicantsforemploymentregardlessofanindividual'scharacteristicsprotected byapplicable state,federalandlocallaws.

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