BHA All Shifts

Peak Behavioral Health; Santa Teresa (NM); In loco; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

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Peak Behavioral Health in Santa Teresa, New Mexico is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate II to work onsite under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will monitor patient behaviors, provide continuous care, engage in group activities, and respond in crises as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least one year of BHA experience, and CPR/de-escalation certification. You will perform vitals, maintain accurate charts, and assist with admissions, discharges, and transportation

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a Behavioral Health Associate or similar role.
• Experience with the patient population served preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation training or certification required.

Mansioni

• Ensures the wellbeing of patients and provides a safe, positive, supportive, and structured environment, under direction of charge nurse or supervisor.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living such as toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, hydration and changing bed linens.
• Conduits safety checks and ensures supervision per guidelines.
• Interacts with patients, observes behaviors, and reports significant observations to supervisor.
• Facilitates patient educational-rehabilitative groups covering social skills, coping skills and independent living skills.
• Takes and records vital signs and communicates changes to the charge nurse.
• Charts in patient records timely and accurately.
• Applies de-escalation techniques and assists with seclusion/restraints when necessary.
• Assists with admissions/discharges, transportation, and shift handoffs.
• Participates in rehabilitation programs and supports treatment goals.

Conoscenze

High school diploma or equivalent

BHA experience

Psychiatric population experience

CPR and de-escalation certification

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

BHA All Shifts | Peak Behavioral Health | Santa Teresa, New MexicoAbout the Job:PURPOSE STATEMENT:The Behavioral Health Associate II works under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse as an integral part of the multidisciplinary treatment team and is responsible for monitoring and reporting of patient behaviors; providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling; assisting in patient data collection, recording, and maintenance; and responding in crisis situations and medical emergencies as needed. This position is onsite at the facility and is not a remote position.Roles and Responsibilities:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Ensures the wellbeing of patients and provides a safe, positive, supportive, and structured environment, under direction of charge nurse or supervisor. Maintains a constant awareness and supervision of patients.Assists patients with activities of daily living, such as toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.Conducts safety checks, ensuring that supervision is conducted at intervals in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines.Checks patients for contraband and manages the patient’s valuables and belongings.Interacts routinely with patients, observes behaviors and communicates significant observations to supervisor.Engages with patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.Facilitates patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills and independent living skills.Takes and records vital signs properly and communicates significant changes in patient’s condition to the charge nurse.Charts in patient records timely, accurately, and appropriately.Applies de-escalation techniques to help manage patient’s emotions, behavior and participation in treatment and assists with seclusion and restraints when necessary.Assists with unit cleaning, organization of new admits charts, discharge process, filing, etc. Initiates patient/employee incident reports.Provides transfer or transportation for patients or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff members, as required.Receives report from previous shift to utilize information in planning for shift; gives accurate and thorough report to oncoming shift.Helps with admissions and discharges if needed.Participates in rehabilitation and treatment programs as well as teaching strategies to promote patient wellness and independence, as needed.Ensures that the program schedule is being followed and reports to supervisor variances to program schedule.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:High school graduate or equivalent required.At least one year experience as a BHA required.One or more years’ experience working with the specific population of the facility required.Knowledge of common psychiatric disorders and/or dual diagnosis and various treatment modalities of the population served preferred.LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:This position is an Individual Contributor.Why Peak Behavioral Health?Peak Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Peak Behavioral Health is an EOE.Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.