Behavioral Health Associate

About the Job The Behavioral Health Associate works under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse as an integral part of the multidisciplinary treatment team and is responsible for monitoring and reporting patient behaviors; providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling; assisting in patient data collection, recording, and maintenance; and responding in crisis situations and medical emergencies as needed. What We Offer Full‑time, 3 12‑hour shifts (7–7) Days and Nights available $18–$19 per hour plus shift differentials Medical, dental, and vision benefits $3,000 annual tuition assistance Complimentary continued education opportunities Opportunities for growth Roles and Responsibilities Ensures the wellbeing of patients and provides a safe, positive, supportive, and structured environment under the direction of the charge nurse or supervisor. Maintains constant awareness and supervision of patients. Assists clients with activities of daily living such as toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration, and changing bed linens. Conducts safety checks and ensures supervision is conducted at intervals in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines. Checks patients for contraband and manages the patient’s valuables and belongings. Interacts routinely with patients, observes behaviors, and communicates significant observations to the supervisor. Engages with patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals. Facilitates patient educational‑rehabilitative groups covering a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, and independent living skills. Takes and records vital signs properly and communicates significant changes in the patient’s condition to the clinical team. Charts in patient records timely, accurately, and appropriately. Applies de‑escalation techniques to help manage patients’ emotions, behavior, and participation in treatment and assists with seclusion and restraints when necessary. Assists with unit cleaning, organization of new admits charts, discharge process, filing, etc. Initiates patient/employee incident reports. Provides transfer or transportation for patients or coordinates transportation with appropriate staff members as required. Receives report from the previous shift to utilize information in planning shifts and gives accurate and thorough report to the oncoming shift. Education, Experience and Skill Requirements High school graduate or equivalent required. Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred. Knowledge of common psychiatric disorders and/or dual diagnosis and various treatment modalities of the population served preferred. Licenses, Designations and 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. Work Location This position is onsite and is not a remote position. Supervisory Requirements This position is an Individual Contributor. Equal Opportunity Employer Peak View Behavioral Health is an EOE. Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr