Compassionate Behavioral Health Specialist

Acadia Healthcare; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Chandler, AZ is seeking a compassionate patient care assistant to support clinical staff and provide safe, respectful care for patients. You will assist with daily living activities and document observations in the patient record.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, at least six months’ experience with the facility’s population, CPR and de‑escalation certification, and a cooperative, patient‑facing mindset. Training and ongoing teamwork are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months or more experience working with the specific population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to patient safety and provide excellent customer services.
• Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.
• Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.
• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.
• Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff.
• Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.
• May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.
• May obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.
• Facilitate patient educational‑rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills.
• Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
• Complete and maintain required documentation. Assist with follow‑up and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility.
• May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Six months or more experience with the specific population

Job description

Acadia Healthcare in Chandler, AZ is seeking a compassionate patient care assistant to support clinical staff and provide safe, respectful care for patients. You will assist with daily living activities and document observations in the patient record.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, at least six months’ experience with the facility’s population, CPR and de‑escalation certification, and a cooperative, patient‑facing mindset. Training and ongoing teamwork are provided.