Behavioral Health Associate-Part time

Bowling Green Brandywine Treatment Center; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community health facility in Kennett Square is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Associate. Responsibilities include providing personal care, conducting safety checks, and ensuring patient well-being. Candidates should have a high school diploma, with preference given to those with experience in mental health care. CPR certification is required but can be acquired upon hire.

Qualifications

• Experience working with specific populations preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services to patients under clinical guidance.
• Conduct safety checks and supervise patients at required intervals.
• Document clinical information in patients' medical records.

Skills

Empathy

Customer service

Communication

Patient safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Currently looking for Part time and PRN weekend Behavioral Health Associates to join our team at our residential and partial house programs; second and third shift openings. Day shift weekend openings.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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