BHA/FT/PM

Miramont Behavioral Health; Town of Middleton (WI); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive salary

Veterans and military spouses offered

Descripción de la vacante

Miramont Behavioral Health in Middleton, Wisconsin is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate I to join the on-site treatment team. You will monitor patient well-being, record vital signs, assist with daily living activities, and respond to crises under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

The role emphasizes de-escalation, safe patient care, and collaboration with clinical staff. A high school diploma and CPR/de-escalation certification are required, with preference for previous work with similar

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months or more experience with the target population preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required (training provided).

Responsabilidades

• Ensure patient safety and maintain a structured, supportive environment.
• Assist with activities of daily living and monitor patient well-being.
• Safety checks and supervision per guidelines; report changes to the clinical team.
• Record vital signs accurately and communicate changes promptly.
• Provide de-escalation and assist with restraints when necessary.
• Participate in patient education groups and charting tasks.
• Transport patients as needed and relay shift reports to oncoming staff.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Crisis de-escalation

Vital signs

Documentation

Communication

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

EMR documentation

Descripción del empleo

BHA/FT/PM | Miramont Behavioral Health | Middleton, WisconsinAbout the Job:PURPOSE STATEMENT:The Behavioral Health Associate I 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.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 clients 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 clinical team.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 coordinates transportation with appropriate staff members as required.Receives report from previous shift to utilize information in planning shifts; give accurate and thorough report to oncoming shift.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:High school graduate or equivalent required.Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.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.WORK LOCATION:This position is onsite and is not a remote position.SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:This position is an Individual Contributor.Why Miramont Behavioral Health?Miramont Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Miramont 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.