BHA III Lead

Dona Ana County Crisis Triage Center; Las Cruces (NM); In loco; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Dona Ana County Crisis Triage Center in Las Cruces, NM seeks a Lead Behavioral Health Associate to supervise and support a treatment team. You will provide continuous patient care, ensure safety, monitor behaviors, and mentor BHAs to uphold care standards.

You will oversee daily activities, run educational groups, document accurately, and respond to crises with de-escalation and appropriate interventions. On-site role with a focus on patient wellness and program adherence.

Competenze

• High school diploma required; associate’s or bachelor’s in human services preferred.
• At least two years’ experience as a BHA required.
• Experience with the facility’s population and psychiatric concepts strongly preferred.
• Strong de-escalation and crisis-intervention skills are essential.
• Knowledge of treatment modalities and safety procedures is expected.

Mansioni

• Provide continuous patient care, supervision, and safety in a structured environment.
• Observe and report patient behaviors; document in medical records promptly.
• Assist with daily living activities and patient transportation as needed.
• Lead educational-rehabilitative groups and teach coping/skill-building topics.
• Apply de-escalation techniques and assist with seclusion/restraints when required.
• Mentor BHAs, coordinate admissions/discharges, and support shift transitions.

Conoscenze

De-escalation

Crisis Intervention

Verbal Communication

CPR

Patient Safety

Formazione

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Human Services

Descrizione del lavoro

BHA III Lead | Dona Ana County Crisis Triage Center | Las Cruces, New MexicoAbout the Job:PURPOSE STATEMENT:The Lead Behavioral Health Associate, working under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse and an active part of the treatment team, is responsible for providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, safety and role modeling to patients. Monitors and reports patient behaviors, assists in daily care, crisis situations, and medical emergencies as needed. Assists in maintaining medical records, BHA assignments, clerical support, and patient data collection. Provides guidance, mentoring and training for BHAs.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.Oversees or 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 Lead.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.Assists the Charge Nurse with assignments for BHAs, group coverage, charting, breaks, environmental and safety rounds and codes.Assists in providing guidance and direction to other BHAs, including mentoring of new staff.Performs day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining files and processing paperwork.Coordinates and leads the work and activities of others, including scheduling programs and activities.Maintains inventory of unit supplies.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:High school graduate or equivalent required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in human service field from an accredited college or university preferred.At least two years’ experience as a BHA required.Two 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 required.Exceptional knowledge of and skills in verbal deescalation and crisis intervention.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 Dona Ana County Crisis Triage Center?Dona Ana County Crisis Triage Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Dona Ana County Crisis Triage Center 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.