Behavioral Health Associate I - Days

The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Continued education

Medical, dental & vision after 30 days

Flex pay

PTO

Job summary

The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate I for the Day shift in Williamsburg, VA. This full-time onsite role supports a multidisciplinary team and provides patient care under supervision.

Salary ranges $18–$20/hour with full benefits after 30 days, annual tuition assistance of $3000, continued education opportunities, and a PTO package. Daily pay option is available and care is provided for patients in a structured environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensures the wellbeing of patients and provides a safe, positive, supportive, and structured environment under direction of charge nurse or supervisor.
• Assists clients with activities of daily living such as toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.
• Conducts safety checks and ensures supervision at intervals per supervision guidelines.
• Checks patients for contraband and manages the patient’s valuables and belongings.
• Interacts with patients, observes behaviors and communicates significant observations to supervisor.
• Engages with patients in activities to support treatment goals.
• Facilitates patient educational-rehabilitative groups covering social skills, coping skills, independent living skills.
• Takes and records vital signs and communicates changes to the clinical team.
• Charts in patient records timely and accurately.
• Applies de-escalation techniques and assists with seclusion/ restraints when necessary.
• Assists with unit cleaning, admit/discharge processes, filing, etc.
• Initiates patient/employee incident reports and coordinates patient transportation as required.
• Receives shift reports and provides accurate handoff to oncoming staff.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Behavioral Health Associate I - Days | The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place | Williamsburg, Virginia

About the Job

The Pavilion is looking for Behavioral Health Associates to join our team!

• $18 - $20 Base Pay
• Full time Day shift (7am-7pm)
• Complimentary Continued Education
• $3000 per year Tuition Assistance
• Benefits- Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
• Flex Pay-Daily pay option
• PTO package

PURPOSE STATEMENT

The Behavioral Health Associate I works under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse as an integral part of the multidisciplinary treatment team and is responsible for monitoring and reporting of patient behaviors; providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling; assisting in patient data collection, recording, and maintenance; and responding in crisis situations and medical emergencies as needed.

Roles and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensures the wellbeing of patients and provides a safe, positive, supportive, and structured environment, under direction of charge nurse or supervisor. Maintains a constant awareness and supervision of patients.
• Assists clients with activities of daily living, such as toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.
• Conducts safety checks, ensuring that supervision is conducted at intervals in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines.
• Checks patients for contraband and manages the patient’s valuables and belongings.
• Interacts routinely with patients, observes behaviors and communicates significant observations to supervisor.
• Engages with patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
• Facilitates patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills and independent living skills.
• Takes and records vital signs properly and communicates significant changes in patient’s condition to the clinical team.
• Charts in patient records timely, accurately, and appropriately.
• Applies de-escalation techniques to help manage patient’s emotions, behavior and participation in treatment and assists with seclusion and restraints when necessary.
• Assists with unit cleaning, organization of new admits charts, discharge process, filing, etc. Initiates patient/employee incident reports.
• Provides transfer or transportation for patients or coordinates transportation with appropriate staff members as required.
• Receives report from previous shift to utilize information in planning shifts; give accurate and thorough report to oncoming shift.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

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

WORK LOCATION

This position is onsite and is not a remote position.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

This position is an Individual Contributor.

Why The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place?

The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place is an EOE.