Behavioral Health Associate – Day Shift, Direct Patient Care

Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health; Garner (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health in Garner, NC is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate for a full-time, day-shift role. Schedule: 7am–7:30pm with every-other-weekend work; onsite position.

You will assist patients with daily living activities, monitor safety, take vital signs, document accurately, and participate in educational groups. CPR and de-escalation/restraint training are required; a high school diploma and some experience with the facility’s population are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months or more experience working with the specific population preferred.
• Knowledge of common psychiatric disorders and/or dual diagnosis and modalities of treatment preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire). First aid may be required by state/facility.

Responsibilities

• Ensures wellbeing of patients and provides a safe, positive environment under supervision.
• Maintains constant supervision of patients.
• Assists with activities of daily living (toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, hydration, etc.).
• Conducts safety checks and follows supervision guidelines.
• Checks patients for contraband and manages valuables.
• Interacts with patients and communicates significant observations to supervisor.
• Facilitates educational-rehabilitative groups covering social, coping, and independent living skills.
• Takes and records vital signs and reports changes to clinical team.
• Charts in patient records timely and accurately.
• Applies de-escalation techniques and assists with seclusion/restraints when necessary.
• Assists with unit cleaning, admits/discharge processes, and related tasks.
• Initiates patient/employee incident reports and coordinates transport as needed.
• Receives report from the previous shift and provides thorough report to oncoming shift.

Skills

ADL assistance

De-escalation techniques

Vital signs

Patient interaction

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Job description

Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health in Garner, NC is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate for a full-time, day-shift role. Schedule: 7am–7:30pm with every-other-weekend work; onsite position.

You will assist patients with daily living activities, monitor safety, take vital signs, document accurately, and participate in educational groups. CPR and de-escalation/restraint training are required; a high school diploma and some experience with the facility’s population are preferred.