Compassionate Behavioral Health Assistant

Acadia Healthcare; El Paso, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a dedicated staff member to provide personal care services under clinical or nursing supervision. You will help ensure patient safety, assist with activities of daily living, and document medical information in the patient record.

The role emphasizes empathy, professionalism, and timely communication with nursing staff. The position involves supervising patient activities, facilitating group sessions, and supporting a safe, respectful environment for patients and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months or more experience with the facility's population preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate urgency related to patient safety and provide excellent customer service.
• Ensure the well-being of patients and a supportive environment.
• Conduct safety checks and maintain supervision at 15-minute intervals as required.
• Document timely, accurate clinical information in the patients medical record.
• Assist in providing a safe and comfortable environment for patients, families and staff.
• Interact with patients, observe behaviors, and report to nursing staff.
• Assist with activities of daily living as needed (toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, hydration, etc.).
• May obtain vital signs and document in the patient record.
• Facilitate educational and rehabilitative groups on topics like social skills and coping skills.
• Engage patients to help achieve treatment goals.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility

CPR certification

De-escalation and restraint certification

Job description

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a dedicated staff member to provide personal care services under clinical or nursing supervision. You will help ensure patient safety, assist with activities of daily living, and document medical information in the patient record.

The role emphasizes empathy, professionalism, and timely communication with nursing staff. The position involves supervising patient activities, facilitating group sessions, and supporting a safe, respectful environment for patients and