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Acadia Healthcare

Behavioral Health Associate 1

Acadia Healthcare, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544

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Join to apply for the 0000 Facility - Behavioral Health Associate 1 role at Acadia Healthcare. 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants. Ask your recruiter about EarnIn, our Next Day Pay Benefit! Get paid – AS you work. Purpose Statement

Responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership. 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. 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. Conduct safety checks and ensure 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, hydration and changing bed linens. Obtain patient\'s vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in 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 encourage achievement of treatment goals. Complete and maintain required documentation and assist with follow-up and paperwork on incidents and events in the facility. May provide transportation for patient 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/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. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances dictate. 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. Seniority level

Entry level Employment type

Full-time Job function

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