Behavioral Health Associate - PRN

*Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift/carry up to 100 pounds, push/pull up to 100 pounds, grasp, squeeze, bend, stoop, twist, crouch, squat, kneel, crawl, reach, repetitive arm/wrist/hand use, walk on uneven surfaces, stand, walk in order to assure all patients and staff are safe.

SHIFTS AND HOURS

 Shift differentials are available for certain shifts. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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.


• 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 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.