Change Agent- MHT- Residential- FT Days

BEACON BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SERVICES; Oliver (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Behavioral Support Services seeks a Change Agent- MHT- Residential for full-time day shifts in Hammond, LA. The role supports patients, assists clinicians, and helps maintain a safe therapeutic environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, 18+ years old, and BLS and non-violent crisis intervention certifications. Behavioral health and clinical setting experience are valued, with opportunities to grow within the program.

Qualifications

• At least a high school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Experience in behavioral healthcare preferred; clinical setting required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Certification in non-violent crisis intervention is required.

Responsibilities

• Support Mission, Vision, and Core Values of MAPLES program.
• Assist clinicians with patient care tasks and therapists with interventions.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu by following rules and policies.
• Observe patients as per prescriber orders and report significant findings.
• Conduct safety rounds and document activities and vital signs.
• Help manage patients exhibiting escalating behavior per policy.
• Record client activities and significant occurrences for nursing staff.
• Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as needed.
• Collaborate with team to identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

BLS certification

Non-violent crisis intervention

Clinical setting experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Change Agent- MHT- Residential- FT Days

PRN Service Worker Hammond, LA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3255

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.