Behavioral Health Associate- 2nd Shift-$18-$20 an hour

Responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility
under the direction of intake, clinical or nursing leadership, the Behavioral
Health Associate needs to demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional
attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, the BHA must
acknowledge and work to resolve complaints, and always recognize that patient
safety is a top priority.

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.
• May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with
appropriate staff member.
• 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.

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 and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

BENEFITS:

Ohio Hospital provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our nurses and
patient care staff. Current benefits include:
• Competitive hourly rates with shift differentials available
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
• Excellent training program
• Professional growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry -
Join a team with defined career paths and a national family of hospitals and
facilities

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