Behavioral Health Associate (BHA)

Acadia Healthcare; Moosic (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Pay increase after 90 days

Job summary

Geisinger Behavioral Health in Moosic, PA is hiring Behavioral Health Associates to support adolescents and adults with acute behavioral health needs.

This brand-new, 96-bed inpatient facility offers full-time and part-time roles with sign-on bonuses, weekend pay differentials, comprehensive benefits, and flexible scheduling.

Join a dedicated team focused on patient safety, compassionate care, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to patient safety and provide excellent customer services.
• Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.
• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in the patient's medical record.
• 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.
• Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.

Skills

Customer service

Patient safety

Communication

Documentation

Group facilitation

Transportation coordination

First aid

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We’re Hiring Behavioral Health Associates!

Location:

Geisinger Behavioral Health – Moosic, PA

Join our team and make a difference every day!

Perks You Don’t Want To Miss

• Sign-on Bonus
• Pay Increase After 90 Days

BIG SIGN-ON BONUS ALERT!

Full-Time Positions

• 1st Payment: $1,000 after 90 days
• 2nd Payment: $1,000 after 6 months
• 3rd Payment: $2,000 after 1 year TOTAL: $4,000!

Part-Time Positions

• 1st Payment: $500 after 90 days
• 2nd Payment: $500 after 6 months
• 3rd Payment: $1,000 after 1 year TOTAL: $2,000!

Payments made on the first full pay period after each milestone.

About Us

Geisinger Behavioral Health is a brand-new, 96-bed inpatient facility caring for adolescents and adults with acute behavioral health needs.

Available Shifts (Rotating Weekends)

• Days 8:00 am - 4:30pm

Shift Differentials

• Weekend Day: $0.50

Why Geisinger Behavioral Health?

• Competitive Salary starting at $16/hour with no experience
• Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Scheduling

Endless Growth Opportunities in a Supportive Environment

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.

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