Behavioral Health Associate - 8 Hour Shift

Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate to join a dedicated team delivering compassionate care to adults and seniors in a comprehensive behavioral health program.

The role emphasizes personal care, safety, timely documentation, and collaboration with clinical and nursing staff to support patients through education and rehabilitative activities, with 8-hour shifts across day, evening, and night.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services to patients under clinical or nursing direction.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers at all times.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals as needed.
• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in the patient’s medical record.
• Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, family and staff.
• Interact with patients, observe behaviors and communicate findings to nursing staff.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming and meals.
• May provide transportation for patients or coordinate transportation with staff.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Documentation

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Behavioral Health Associate - 8 Hour Shifts available (Day, Evening and Night)

Join Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, a leading provider of behavioral health services. We are actively seeking a Behavioral Health Associate to enhance our team of dedicated professionals. Renowned for offering a comprehensive continuum of care for adults and seniors, Ascension Saint Thomas strives to deliver empathetic, individualized treatment solutions. If you are passionate about contributing to a top-tier behavioral health facility and making a difference in the lives of those experiencing mental health challenges, we welcome you to apply.

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

• 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.

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.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.