Behavioral Health Associate (2nd Posting)

Acadia Healthcare; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Springfield, MO seeks a Behavioral Health Associate to provide direct, compassionate care to children, adolescents and adults facing mental health challenges. You will assist with daily living activities, observe patient behavior, document notes, and support safety initiatives under clinical supervision.

The role emphasizes empathy, teamwork and adherence to care plans, with responsibilities including conducting safety checks, facilitating group activities, and reporting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
• Six months or more experience with the specific population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate urgency related to patient safety and provide excellent customer services.
• Ensure well-being of patients and provide a supportive environment.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure supervision at 15-minute intervals as needed.
• Document clinical information in patient records timely and accurately.
• Assist with activities of daily living and coordinate transportation if needed.
• Interact with patients, observe behaviors, and report to nursing staff.
• Facilitate educational-rehabilitative groups covering social, coping, anger, and living skills.
• Engage patients in activities to meet treatment goals.
• Complete required documentation and assist with incidents and follow-up.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic attitude and address complaints promptly.

Skills

Patient care

Empathy

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

De-escalation and restraint certification

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT: As a Behavioral Health Associate, you will be the difference in our patients' recovery journeys, providing direct, compassionate care to children, adolescents, and older adults who are navigating complex mental health challenges.

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.

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.
• May 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.
• May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.
• 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.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

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

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

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

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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