Overnight Behavioral Health Associate — Pediatric Care

Harboroaks; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwood Psychiatric Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking Behavioral Health Associates for overnight shifts on the Inpatient unit from 7pm to 7am. You will provide patient care under clinical or nursing leadership and maintain a safe, empathetic environment.

The role emphasizes patient safety, documentation, and collaboration with nursing staff. Requirements include a high school diploma, CPR and de-escalation/ restraint certification, first aid, and 6+ months experience with the population.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of 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 routine with patients, observe behaviours 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

Job description

Southwood Psychiatric Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking Behavioral Health Associates for overnight shifts on the Inpatient unit from 7pm to 7am. You will provide patient care under clinical or nursing leadership and maintain a safe, empathetic environment.

The role emphasizes patient safety, documentation, and collaboration with nursing staff. Requirements include a high school diploma, CPR and de-escalation/ restraint certification, first aid, and 6+ months experience with the population.