Behavioral Health Associate PRN Nights

AdventHealth; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth in Shawnee Mission, KS is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate for PRN/night shifts. The role focuses on creating a therapeutic environment, observing patients, and providing patient-centered care.

You will collaborate with nurses and clinicians to support safe treatment and de-escalation when needed. Requirements include a Bachelor's in Behavioral Health, 1+ year related experience, and CPR/BLS or Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health required.
• 1+ position-related experience preferred.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and BLS certifications advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create and support a therapeutic environment for safe treatment.
• Perform observation rounds and document in real time.
• Communicate observations to RN or clinician promptly.
• Provide patient-centered and trauma-informed care.
• De-escalate potential crises using approved techniques.
• Welcome and orient patients and families to the unit.

Skills

Observation rounds

Therapeutic environment

De-escalation techniques

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health

Job description

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that

Our Promise To You

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule

PRN

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Address

9100 W 74TH ST

City

SHAWNEE MISSION

State

Kansas

Postal Code

66204

Job Description

Schedule: PRN/As Needed

• Now offering a minimum pay rate of $22.62 per hour—explore an opportunity to grow your career with AdventHealth!

Make a Meaningful Impact in Behavioral Health

Are you passionate about helping others feel safe, supported, and understood? As a Behavioral Health Associate, you’ll play an important role in creating a therapeutic environment where patients and families receive compassionate, patient-centered care.

What You’ll Do

In this Behavioral Health Associate role, you will:

• Create and support a therapeutic environment that promotes the safe implementation of treatment.
• Perform observation rounds on assigned patients, documenting observations in real time to help identify behavior patterns.
• Observe patients for changes or patterns in behavior and communicate observations and concerns to the Registered Nurse or behavioral health clinician.
• Use clear, positive communication to assess and provide therapeutic interventions for patients’ and families’ needs and concerns.
• Implement patient-centered and trauma-informed care.
• Recognize early signs of patient escalation and use effective de-escalation techniques.
• Intervene as required with violent, potentially violent, or suicidal patients and monitor patients according to policy guidelines.
• Welcome and orient patients and families to the unit.
• Manage or assist with daily group activities.
• Perform environmental rounds according to policy and report unsafe conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Be a Supportive Presence When It Matters Most

Every interaction is an opportunity to help create a safer and more supportive experience for patients and their families. Your observation skills, communication, and ability to respond to changing patient needs will contribute to a compassionate therapeutic environment.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference in behavioral health care, consider joining our team as a Behavioral Health Associate.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to communicate appropriately, professionally, and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals [Required]
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry [Required]
• Up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and local, state, and national laws [Required]
• Proficiency in computer systems to enter and track patient records [Required]
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office [Required]
• Must be able to read, write, and speak conversational English [Required]

Education

• Bachelor's

Field Of Study

• in Behavioral Health

Work Experience

• 1+ position-related experience

Licenses And Certifications

• NonViolent Crisis Intervention Program
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS)

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range

$17.06 - $27.29

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.