Behavioral Health Associate - Choices RTF (MIDNIGHT SHIFT)

Harboroaks; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks in Pittsburgh is seeking dedicated individuals to provide personal care services in a psychiatric residential treatment setting. Candidates must have a high school diploma and may be required to have CPR certification.

The role involves ensuring patient safety, conducting safety checks, and assisting patients with daily living activities while fostering a supportive environment. Experience with a similar population is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least six months of experience working with the specific population preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required.
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services to patients.
• Conduct safety checks and provide supervision.
• Document clinical information in patient’s medical record.
• Assist with daily living activities.
• Engage patients in educational and rehabilitative groups.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Our residential program offers individualized care for children and adolescents struggling with mental health disorders and any co-occurring disorders. Southwood Psychiatric Hospital offers a specific program for young males who are struggling with multiple diagnoses, including intellectual disabilities and sexually maladaptive behaviors. CHOICES Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility is a 32-bed facility serving the treatment needs of males aged 10‑21 with significant mental health issues along with a history of inappropriate sexual behaviors.

The BHA is responsible for providing personal care services to patients at Southwood Childrens Behavioral Healthcare (Choices RTF) under the direction of clinical 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.

Individuals working in a patient facing role must be at least 21 years of age.

Southwood is not on a public transportation route.

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.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

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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