Behavioral Health Change Agent — Residential (FT Nights)

BEACON BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SERVICES; St. George (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maples in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Change Agent- MHT for a residential setting. The role supports clinicians and therapists, helps maintain a safe environment, and upholds the program’s mission, values, and policies.

You will assist with patient care tasks, monitor patients, document findings, and help in emergencies while collaborating with the nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• One year experience in a behavioral healthcare setting preferred.
• One year experience in a clinical setting required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
• Certification in non-violent crisis intervention is required.

Responsibilities

• Support and implement the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of The Maples.
• Demonstrates teamwork by carrying out routine and assigned tasks within the Maples program.
• Assists clinician with patient care tasks and therapist with therapeutic interventions.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu by following program rules and policies.
• Observes patients per prescriber orders and reports significant findings to shift nurse.
• Performs safety rounds and documents observations as required.
• Assists patients with Activities of Daily Living as needed.
• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to work with others.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Observation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Basic Life Support certification

Non-violent crisis intervention certification

Job description

The Maples in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Change Agent- MHT for a residential setting. The role supports clinicians and therapists, helps maintain a safe environment, and upholds the program’s mission, values, and policies.

You will assist with patient care tasks, monitor patients, document findings, and help in emergencies while collaborating with the nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.