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Acadia Healthcare

Behavioral Health Associate (3p - 11p)

Acadia Healthcare, New Castle, Delaware, United States, 19720

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Acadia Healthcare . Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? We invite you to join our team at MeadowWood Behavioral Hospital. We are currently seeking a dynamic and dedicated Behavioral Health Associate (BHA) to fill a 3p - 11p shift, Monday through Friday and every other weekend. Our BHA's provide direct patient care to geriatrics, adults, and adolescents with psychiatric disorders as well as dual-diagnosis patients to ensure the well-being and safety of the patients. Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment. Responsibilities

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. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Note:

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Entry level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Health Care Provider Industries: Mental Health Care Location and compensation information: Newark, DE Salary range: $40,087.83 - $56,373.50

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