Hickory Hills TGH - Program Coordinator

Acadia Healthcare; Belden (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Mississippi seeks a Behavioral Health Support role to deliver and coordinate patient care within a facility. The position involves collaborating with treatment teams, assisting with daily activities, and supporting patient goals.

You will monitor patient well-being, help maintain accurate documentation, and contribute to a respectful, safe environment for patients and staff. CPR/de-escalation training is valued; HS diploma is required; degree in Human Services is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work or related field preferred.
• One year or more experience in behavioral health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and coordinate activities, including companionship and daily needs.
• Collaborate with treatment teams to support patient goals.
• May serve as a co-lead for groups.
• Monitor daily well-being and identify social intervention needs.
• Ensure documentation related to care is clear, professional, and timely.
• Maintain a positive, empathetic attitude and address patient complaints.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or Social Work

Job description

Purpose Statement

Responsible for the delivery and implementation of behavioral health or recovery programs within a facility.

Purpose Statement

Responsible for the delivery and implementation of behavioral health or recovery programs within a facility.

Essential Functions

• Provide patient care to include coordinating activities, providing companionship and assisting with basic daily needs (dressing, bathing, eating).
• Collaborate with treatment team members to assist with patient treatment and/or care goals.
• May serve as a co-lead for groups.
• Monitor the daily well-being of patients and identify need for social intervention.
• Ensure all documentation regarding the program, such as care, treatment or incidents, is completed in a clear, concise, professional and completed in a timely manner.
• 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.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work or related field preferred.
• One or more years previous experience in behavioral health with population of the facility preferred.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Certification in specialty of program preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

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