Change Agent- MHT- Residental- PRN DAYS

BEACON BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SERVICES; St. George (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Beacon Behavioral Support Services seeks a Change Agent for MHT - Residential PRN days in Baton Rouge, LA. The role supports clinicians, maintains safety, and helps deliver therapeutic care in a residential setting.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, 18+, BLS and crisis intervention certs; prior behavioral health/clinical experience preferred; strong teamwork and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 18 years old.
• Experience in behavioral healthcare preferred; clinical setting required for 1 year.
• BLS certification and non-violent crisis intervention certification.
• Commitment to teamwork and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Support the Mission, Vision and Core Values of The Maples.
• Assist clinicians with patient care tasks and therapists with interventions.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu and monitor program rules and policies.
• Observe patients per prescriber orders; document findings and report to shift nurse.
• Conduct safety rounds and assist in managing escalating behavior.
• Document client activities, vital signs and incidents as assigned.
• Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living as needed.
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability and willingness to collaborate.

Skills

Teamwork

Observation

Documentation

Patient care support

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS (Basic Life Support)

Crisis intervention certification

Job description

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Change Agent- MHT- Residental- PRN DAYS

MAPLES - BTR PRN Service Worker Baton Rouge, LA, US

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or G.E.D. is required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• One year experience in a behavioral healthcare setting preferred
• One year experience in a clinical setting required
• Certification in Basic Life Support
• Certification in non-violent crisis intervention

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support and implement the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of The Maples
• Demonstrates teamwork by carrying out routine and assigned tasks within the Maples program
• Assists clinician with patient care tasks and therapist with therapeutic interventions
• Assists in the provision of maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu by monitoring and complying with program rules and policies
• Observes patients in accordance with prescriber orders and facility policy; documents and reports findings to shift nurse immediately if behavior and/or activity is significant
• Conducts and documents safety rounds per policy
• Provides assistance in management of patients who exhibit escalating behavior, in accordance with hospital training and policy
• Documents client activities, significant occurrences, observed behavior, vital signs, and other findings as assigned by the nursing staff and determined by facility policy
• Assists patients in completing Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as needed. This may include hygiene, grooming, toileting, eating, and other functions
• Displays flexibility and willingness to work with others
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and offers solutions; discusses with appropriate personnel (i.e., supervisors)
• Consistently demonstrates vision, foresight, good judgment, and customer sensitivity
• Models productive, healthy behavior, and interactions with co-workers, clients, and others
• Performs job with efficiency necessary to complete assignments within established time frames and procedural guidelines
• Organizes and prioritizes work while being cost-effective and conserving resources
• Deals constructively with stress
• Offers and accepts constructive feedback and responds appropriately to direction
• Is punctual in all aspects of work and adheres to the attendance and dress code policy
• Exhibits good physical and mental health as evidenced by a warm, empathic attitude
• Shows respect for the dignity and worth of others
• Demonstrates a high sense of personal integrity
• Performs other duties and special projects as required

REPORTING & ACCOUNTABILITY

The Change Agent reports to and is accountable to the Director of Nursing.