Patient Care & Behavioral Health Specialist

Acadia Healthcare; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare seeks a caregiver to provide personal care services to patients at the facility under clinical or nursing supervision. The role emphasizes empathy, professionalism, and prompt responsiveness to patient needs and safety concerns.

Responsibilities include safety checks, documenting clinical information, assisting with activities of daily living, and supporting a positive, structured patient environment while coordinating with nursing staff as needed.

Qualifications

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

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 routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Acadia Healthcare seeks a caregiver to provide personal care services to patients at the facility under clinical or nursing supervision. The role emphasizes empathy, professionalism, and prompt responsiveness to patient needs and safety concerns.

Responsibilities include safety checks, documenting clinical information, assisting with activities of daily living, and supporting a positive, structured patient environment while coordinating with nursing staff as needed.