Behavioral Health Associate - Hillsville Nightshift

Acadia Healthcare; Galax (VA); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay

Night shift differential

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

HSA/FSA

Life & AD&D

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Descripción de la vacante

Life Center of Galax is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate to provide compassionate personal care and support to patients under clinical supervision. You will help maintain a safe, respectful environment, assist with daily living activities, document care in patient records, and support therapeutic groups while adhering to safety protocols and patient-first principles.

You’ll work at the Galax location with potential Hillsville openings, and benefits include competitive pay, holidays, PTO,

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire).

Responsabilidades

• Provide personal care services to patients under supervision and maintain patient safety.
• Demonstrate urgency and deliver excellent customer services while supporting daily living activities.
• Document timely and accurate clinical information in the patient’s medical record.
• Assist with activities of daily living and monitor vital signs as assigned.
• Facilitate educational-rehabilitative groups and engage patients to achieve treatment goals.

Conocimientos

Empathy

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Come join our team as a Behavioral Health Associate, at Life Center of Galax!

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about behavioral health. If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community, this position is right for you!

*Openings at both locations: Galax & Hillsville*

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.

We offer a full suite of benefits ranging from:

• Competitive hourly rates


• Hourly rate is negotiable depending on years of experience, education, and other factors. The general hourly pay range for this role is $14-$17.87.


• This role does offer a shift differential of $3/hour for hours worked at night.


• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Paid Holidays


• Paid Time Off


• HSA & FSA


• Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D


• Disability


• 401(k) Retirement Plan - with company match


• Employee Assistance Program/Employee Discount Program

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.

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.

We are committed toprovidingequalemploymentopportunitiestoall applicantsforemploymentregardlessofanindividual’scharacteristicsprotected byapplicable state,federalandlocallaws.

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