Behavioral Health Associate - FT Sign on Bonus Available

Vantage Point Behavioral Health Hospital; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

FSA/HSA options

Short- & long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Financial wellness programs

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Vantage Point Behavioral Health Hospital in Fayetteville, AR is hiring Full‑Time & PRN staff for 12‑hour shifts. A $1,000 sign‑on bonus is offered to eligible applicants.

The 114‑bed facility provides care to children, adolescents, adults and seniors in a Joint Commission‑accredited setting with a supportive team and opportunities for career growth. Roles emphasize safety, documentation and compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months or more experience working with the behavioral health population preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to patient safety and provide excellent customer services.
• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.
• Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.
• May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living and meals.
• May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Six months or more experience with the specific population

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation certification

Restraint certification

Job description

$1,000 Sign‑On Bonus | BHA FT (12‑hr Shifts)

Vantage Point Behavioral Health – Fayetteville, AR

Vantage Point Behavioral Health is hiring Full‑Time & PRN positions! Join a mission‑driven team making a real impact across all age groups—children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.

Why Join Us

• 114‑bed, Joint Commission–accredited facility
• Supportive, team‑focused environment
• Strong career growth opportunities

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• FSA/HSA options
• Short‑ & long‑term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Financial wellness programs
• 401(k) with company match

If you’re ready to grow your career and make a meaningful impact in behavioral health, we’d love to connect.

Safety First

All staff use Personal Panic Alarm devices for immediate support across clinical and non‑clinical areas.

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.
• 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.

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.

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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