Behavioral Health Support Specialist (12-Hour Shifts)

Acadia Healthcare; Michigan; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital in West Bloomfield, MI is hiring a Behavioral Health Associate to provide direct patient care under nursing and clinical leadership. Starting pay is $18.00+ per hour, with 12-hour shifts and rotating weekends.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to work with individuals facing behavioral health challenges. CPR and de-escalation training are required or provided on hire; candidates should show empathy and strong communication in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals experiencing behavioral health, mental health, or emotional challenges.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and observation skills.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and compassionate in fast-paced situations.
• Commitment to patient safety, dignity, and high-quality care.

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.
• Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.
• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.
• Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff.
• Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.
• May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.
• May obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.
• Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills.
• Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
• Complete and maintain required documentation. Assist with follow-up and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility.
• May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Observation skills

Patient safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Job description

Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital in West Bloomfield, MI is hiring a Behavioral Health Associate to provide direct patient care under nursing and clinical leadership. Starting pay is $18.00+ per hour, with 12-hour shifts and rotating weekends.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to work with individuals facing behavioral health challenges. CPR and de-escalation training are required or provided on hire; candidates should show empathy and strong communication in a