Behavioral Health Associate - TX

NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals; Clear Lake (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals in Clear Lake, TX is seeking a Behavioral Associate to collaborate with physicians, nurses and other care team members to provide direct behavioral care to patients with psychiatric conditions. You will identify high-risk patients, participate in safety plans, and support evidence-based de-escalation techniques.

You will take part in rounds, hand-offs, and group activities, assisting with daily living tasks and observation as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; higher education preferred.
• Associate's degree or some college coursework in psychology, social work, or social services is preferred.
• Prior experience in a behavioral health setting is preferred; at least 2 years in a direct care role is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify high-risk patients and support safety plan interventions.
• Conduct environmental and patient safety rounds and monitor in emergencies.
• Use trauma-informed care to understand patient triggers.
• Participate in shift hand-offs, rounds, and team meetings.
• Debrief after codes, incidents, or restraints.
• Assist with restraints assessment and application/removal.
• Lead or co-lead discussion groups on anger and safety.
• Provide direct physical care and one-to-one observation as needed.

Skills

Direct care

Crisis intervention

Patient safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree or some college coursework in psychology or social services

Job description

Specialized Care for the Patients Who Need It Most.

NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals (NPH) is dedicated to providing unparalleled service to our patients, team members, physicians, and families. We dare to do things differently, bringing together compassionate care, specialized expertise, and an interdisciplinary approach to meet the unique needs of those we serve. It is this commitment that distinguishes NPH as the healthcare provider of choice.

As a national leader in behavioral healthcare, NPH specializes in caring for patients with acute psychiatric and complex medical needs. Our hospitals provide patient-centered care through an interdisciplinary, multi-specialty approach, ensuring our patients receive the specialized support they need when they need it most.

With locations in Indiana, Michigan, Texas, Ohio, and Arizona, we are expanding access to our unique model of care across the United States. Join NPH and become part of a team that is daring to do things differently and making a lasting difference in the lives of our patients, families, and communities every day.

Overview

NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals is looking for Behavioral Associates at our Clear Lake, Texas location. NPH is the national leader in providing medical and neurobehavioral care to patients in acute psychiatric distress. You will be joining a team of rock star staff who provide exceptional, patient-centered care and understand our patients are always our number one priority! The Behavioral Associate will work with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide direct behavioral care to patients with a variety of psychiatric conditions.

Benefits Of Joining NPH

• Competitive pay rates


• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• NPH 401(k) plan with up to 4% Company match


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Programs


• Generous PTO and Time Off Policy


• Special tuition offers through Capella University


• Work/life balance with great professional growth opportunities


• Employee Discounts through LifeMart

We have day and night shift available!

Responsibilities

• Identify high risk patients, uses Crisis Intervention practices and support safety plan intervention techniques to maintain a safe environment.


• Performs environmental/patient safety rounds and implement a higher level of observation in emergencies. Reports observations, interactions and patient activity to assigned nursing staff timely.


• Understands patient characteristics, triggers, through trauma informed care and patient/environmental variables in order to assist in preventing patients from losing control.


• Participates in shift hand-off meetings, unit rounds, community meetings, team meetings and committee meeting as required.


• Participates in debriefing after codes, incidents, and use of restraints.


• Assists in the assessment of need for as well as the application and removal of restraints


• Leads or co-leads discussion groups on topics such as anger and safety.


• Reviews incident reports as needed to identify possible preventable factors and present these to the treatment team.


• Escorts patients during transfer, for testing or for admission on or off facility premises as required.


• Participates in quality assurance/performance improvement activities and departmental and/or facility-wide training as required.


• Provide ongoing training to unit-staff in implementation of de-escalation training and physical interventions.


• Assists the nursing staff in performing selected nursing procedures and functional tasks to specific patients


• Provides direct physical care, and/or one to one observation to selected patients under supervision


• Assists with lifting, positioning. moving and ambulating patients using body mechanics as instructed


• Transports patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed


• Escorts ambulatory patients


• Escorts patients outside of the hospital as necessary


• Obtains and records blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration rate in accordance with hospital policy.


• Provides direct assistance to patients with Activities of Daily Living as needed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's degree or some college coursework in psychology, social work, or social services field preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Prior experience in a behavioral health setting preferred. At least 2 years of experience in a direct care role strongly preferred.

This is a great role for experienced behavioral health techs and those that are looking to start a new, rewarding career in behavioral health!