Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry is hiring: Behavioral Health Associate-3rd Shift in

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Responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of intake, clinical or nursing leadership. The Behavioral Health Associate demonstrates a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward customers. When patient needs are not met, the BHA acknowledges and works to resolve complaints, and patient safety is a top priority.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to patient safety and provide excellent customer service.
• Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure supervision occurs at 15-minute intervals, as noted in special precautions or per individualized supervision guidelines.
• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in the patient\'s medical record.
• Assist in creating 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.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living as needed, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, hydration and changing bed linens.
• Record patient vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in the patient record.
• Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups covering topics such as social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills.
• Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to support achievement of treatment goals.
• Complete and maintain required documentation; assist with follow-up and paperwork on incidents and events as required.
• May provide transportation for patients or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff.
• Maintain a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and resolve complaints; prioritize patient safety.

Qualifications

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

Licenses/Certifications

• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates with shift differentials available
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
• Excellent training program
• Professional growth opportunities with defined career paths and a national family of hospitals and facilities

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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