Behavioral Health Associate (Direct Care Worker) - IDD / ASD RTF

Acadia Healthcare; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks dedicated staff to support individuals in a clinical setting. Responsibilities include monitoring safety, documenting observations, and assisting in treatment under supervision. Ideal candidates will possess effective communication skills and a proactive approach to crisis management.

Qualifications

• Ability to document observations in progress notes.
• Knowledge of normal growth and developmental stages of children and adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Document individual interventions and responses.
• Prevent potential crisis situations and communicate effectively with staff.
• Maintain a safe environment and perform contraband checks.

Skills

Crisis Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Growth-Oriented Approach

Job description

Unit Specific Performance Objectives

1.Document the observations of the individual interventions, and responses in progress notes.

2.Involves family in treatment during visiting hours and telephone contacts, reporting outcome to the treatment team staff / Shift Supervisor or Program Manager daily.

3.Identifies and acts to prevent potential crisis situations and appropriately manage individual.

4.Communicates well by reporting incidents and areas of concern of the individual and unit environment to the RN and supervisory staff on the unit.

5.Maintains a safe environment by performing contraband checks, orienting the individual to safety rules and adhering to all Southwood Hospital and MR / DD safety policies. Checks / inspects the individual's personal bins daily.

6.Transport the individual as needed to the emergency room or medical and dental appointments as needed and as required.

7.Assist in community meetings and groups if necessary.

8.Monitors cleanliness of unit, reporting any maintenance variances to the Shift Supervisor or Program Manager.

9.Utilizes a positive, growth-oriented, and problem solving approach with individuals, staff, and management.

10.Demonstrates an understanding of normal growth and developmental stages of children and adolescents, and initiates appropriate treatment based upon their needs.

11.Demonstrates an understanding of milieu interventions and supportive interaction, and perform these under the direction of RN and supervisory staff or management staff.

12.Performs other duties as required.