Behavioral Health Care Specialist

Acadia Healthcare; Ocklawaha (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Refuge in Ocala National Forest is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate to provide safety and observation for clients during care hours. Full-time roles offer day and evening shifts with starting pay at $15.50 per hour, plus shift differential for evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities include documenting clinical information, supervising patients at intervals, assisting with daily living activities, and facilitating educational groups to support treatment goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months or more experience with the specific population preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure supervision at 15 minute intervals as needed.
• Document timely, accurate clinical information in patient records.
• Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, families and staff.
• Interact with patients, observe behaviors and communicate observations to nursing staff.
• Assist with activities of daily living (toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, hydration, linens).
• Record patient vital signs and measurements as assigned.
• Facilitate educational groups covering social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills.
• Engage patients in activities and interactions to support treatment goals.
• Complete and maintain required documentation; assist with follow-up and incident paperwork.
• May transport patients or coordinate transport as needed.
• Maintain a positive, empathetic and professional attitude; address complaints with care.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Refuge in Ocala National Forest is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate to provide safety and observation for clients during care hours. Full-time roles offer day and evening shifts with starting pay at $15.50 per hour, plus shift differential for evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities include documenting clinical information, supervising patients at intervals, assisting with daily living activities, and facilitating educational groups to support treatment goals.