Behavioral Health Associate - Day Shift

Acadia Healthcare; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Disaster relief

Modern facility

Career growth

Job summary

Capitol Park is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Assistant to provide compassionate patient care under clinical leadership. You will ensure safety, document care, and assist with daily living activities while maintaining a calm, supportive environment.

The role emphasizes patient safety, timely communication with nursing staff, and participation in rehabilitation activities. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, EAP, and growth

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate urgency regarding patient safety and provide excellent customer service.
• Ensure the well-being of patients and a positive, supportive environment.
• Conduct safety checks and supervise at 15-minute intervals as required.
• Document clinical information accurately in the patient record.
• Assist with activities of daily living and patient comfort.
• Obtain vital signs and document in the patient record.
• Facilitate educational and rehabilitative groups for patients.
• Engage patients to support treatment goals and complete required paperwork.

Skills

Empathy

Patient safety

Customer service

Communication

Urgency in safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Capitol Park is looking for full-time BHAs. Our BHAs are 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 patients always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Acadia Healthcare 401(K) plan + company match
• paid vacation, sick, and personal time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee disaster Relief
• Brand new state of the art facility outfitted with cutting edge technology and safety features.
• Opportunity ofr growth that is second to none in the industry.

Additional Information

• Position is Full-Time
• 8 hour shifts - Days
• Pay Range: $19 - $23/hour

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.
• 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.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

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

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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