Behavioral Health Associate I – Day Shift, Full-Time + Tuition

The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place, Inc.; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days

Tuition assistance

Continued Education

Daily pay

PTO

Job summary

The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate I for the day shift (7am-7pm) in Williamsburg, Virginia.

This full-time role works under a licensed nurse as part of a multidisciplinary team to monitor patient behaviors, provide continuous care, and model positive interactions. Applicants should be high school graduates with at least six months of related experience; CPR/de-escalation and restraint certification is required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Six months or more experience working with the specific population preferred.
• Knowledge of common psychiatric disorders and/or dual diagnosis and various treatment modalities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the wellbeing of patients in a safe, positive, structured environment under supervision.
• Maintains constant supervision of patients and assists with activities of daily living (toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, hydration).
• Conducts safety checks and follows individualized supervision guidelines.
• Checks patients for contraband and handles valuables.
• Interacts with patients and communicates observations to supervisor.
• Engages patients in activities to meet treatment goals and facilitates education/rehabilitative groups.
• Takes vital signs and reports changes to the clinical team.
• Applies de-escalation techniques and assists with seclusion/restraints when needed.
• Supports unit cleaning, admits/discharge processes, filing, etc.
• Initiates incident reports and coordinates patient transport as required.

Job description

The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate I for the day shift (7am-7pm) in Williamsburg, Virginia.

This full-time role works under a licensed nurse as part of a multidisciplinary team to monitor patient behaviors, provide continuous care, and model positive interactions. Applicants should be high school graduates with at least six months of related experience; CPR/de-escalation and restraint certification is required.