Behavioral Health Associate - Changes RTF

Acadia Healthcare; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; Full time

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Job summary

A mental health treatment facility in Pittsburgh is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate responsible for providing personal care services to patients. In this role, you will document clinical information and engage patients in therapeutic activities. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and preferably some experience with this population. CPR and restraint certification is necessary, and training is available upon hire. The workplace values safety and empathetic interaction with patients.

Qualifications

• Six months or more experience working with the specific population preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services to patients under supervision.
• Document timely and accurate clinical information.
• Engage patients in educational-therapeutic activities.

Skills

Patient care

Empathy

Communication

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Behavioral Health Associate - Changes RTF

CHANGES Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility, located in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, offers mental health therapy and treatment programs for children and adolescents in a Residential Treatment Facility setting.

To work in a patient‑facing role at Southwood, staff must be at least 21 years of age.

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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.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure 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.
• 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 covering 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.
• Provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.
• Maintain a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers.

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.

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