Inpatient Behavioral Health Care Aide

Acadia Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Behavioral Health in Tucson, AZ seeks dedicated staff to provide personal care and support to patients under clinical supervision. The role emphasizes safety, empathy, and professional interaction with patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, documenting care, and facilitating therapeutic groups to support treatment goals. CPR/de-escalation certifications are required or provided upon hire.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services to patients under clinical or nursing supervision.
• Demonstrate empathy, professionalism, and a commitment to patient safety.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure supervision as required.
• Document clinical information accurately in the patient record.
• Support a safe, comfortable environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Interact with patients and communicate observations to nursing staff.
• Assist with activities of daily living as needed.
• Engage patients in educational and rehabilitative activities.
• Complete and maintain required incident and follow-up documentation.

Skills

Patient care

Customer service

Safety awareness

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Six months or more experience with the population

Job description

Sonora Behavioral Health in Tucson, AZ seeks dedicated staff to provide personal care and support to patients under clinical supervision. The role emphasizes safety, empathy, and professional interaction with patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, documenting care, and facilitating therapeutic groups to support treatment goals. CPR/de-escalation certifications are required or provided upon hire.