Behavioral Health Care Associate — Day Shift

AdventHealth; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental

Paid Time Off from Day One

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Job summary

AdventHealth in Shawnee, Kansas is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health support role to observe patients and report findings to the nursing team. You will implement patient-centered, trauma-informed care and help create a therapeutic environment for safe treatment delivery.

The role requires BLS certification, strong communication, and the ability to interact with patients, families, and hospital staff in a compassionate, professional manner. Inpatient mental health experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; technical/vocational training preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification preferred.
• Experience in inpatient mental health or substance abuse setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observes patients to detect behavior patterns and reports observations to the RN or clinician.
• Implements patient-centered and trauma-informed care.
• Creates a therapeutic environment for safe treatment implementation.
• Performs observation rounds and documents in real time.
• Communicates with patients and families to assess needs and concerns.

Skills

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Professional English

Computer literacy

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Technical/Vocational School

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AdventHealth in Shawnee, Kansas is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health support role to observe patients and report findings to the nursing team. You will implement patient-centered, trauma-informed care and help create a therapeutic environment for safe treatment delivery.

The role requires BLS certification, strong communication, and the ability to interact with patients, families, and hospital staff in a compassionate, professional manner. Inpatient mental health experience is preferred.