Behavioral Health Support Specialist

Peak View Behavioral Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition assistance

Continued education

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Peak View Behavioral Health in Colorado Springs is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate I to work under a licensed nurse on the treatment team. You will monitor patient behaviors, provide continuous care, and respond to crises as needed.

This on-site role offers full-time hours including 3 twelve-hour shifts (7am-7pm or 7pm-7am). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, tuition assistance, CE, and growth opportunities. EOE.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Six months or more experience working with the specific population preferred.
• Knowledge of common psychiatric disorders and/or dual diagnosis and various treatment modalities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the wellbeing of patients and provides a safe, positive, supportive, and structured environment under supervision.
• Assists with activities of daily living including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, hydration, and linens.
• Conducts safety checks and ensures supervision per guidelines.
• Checks patients for contraband and manages valuables.
• Engages with patients and communicates observations to the supervisor.
• Facilitates educational/rehabilitative groups covering social and coping skills.
• Takes and records vital signs and notes changes for the clinical team.
• Records charts accurately in patient records.
• Implements de-escalation techniques and assists with restraints when necessary.
• Assists with unit cleaning, new admits, discharge, and filing; initiates incident reports.
• Transports patients as needed and coordinates with staff.

Skills

De-escalation

Patient care

Safety checks

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Peak View Behavioral Health in Colorado Springs is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate I to work under a licensed nurse on the treatment team. You will monitor patient behaviors, provide continuous care, and respond to crises as needed.

This on-site role offers full-time hours including 3 twelve-hour shifts (7am-7pm or 7pm-7am). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, tuition assistance, CE, and growth opportunities. EOE.