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Crestwyn Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health Associate (7A-3P)-Adolescent Unit

Crestwyn Behavioral Health, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544

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Purpose Statement Responsible for providing personal care services to patients under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Essential Functions

Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to patient safety and provide excellent customer services.

Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive, and structured environment.

Conduct safety checks and ensure supervision at 15‑minute intervals or as needed.

Document timely, accurate, and appropriate clinical information in the 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.

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 covering 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 for incidents and events that may occur in the facility.

May provide transportation for patients or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.

Other Functions

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education / Experience / Skill Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.

Licenses / Designations / Certifications

CPR and de‑escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire).

First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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