Behavioral Health Associate 1 - Admissions

Overview

WHY JOIN STONECREST?

We are Detroit's leading Mental Health and Psychiatric Hospital offering comprehensive inpatient treatment for adolescents, adults, and seniors. Our programming addresses behavioral and mental health concerns, as well as co-occurring substance use disorders (SUD).

Total Rewards for our Behavioral Health Associate's - Admissions Department :

• Health & Wellness - Take care of yourself and your loved ones with medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Ready - Secure your future with our 401(k) plan and company match-it's never too early to start planning for tomorrow.
• Paid Time Off - Recharge with a PTO package that includes vacation, sick days, and extended sick leave.
• Professional Growth - Step into an industry-leading opportunity with growth potential like no other.

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services.
• Monitor incoming ambulances to ensure they are routed to the appropriate bay.
• Complete Q-15's on walk-ins ensuring they are monitored for safety.
• Assist admission staff in transporting patients to the appropriate unit.
• Coordinates with the admissions staff member of previous/oncoming shift to determine the status of the pending admissions and open beds.
• Responsible for securing patient belongings prior to going to the unit.
• Responsible for taking and continuously monitoring vitals on all walk-in's, incoming patients, and EMT's.
• Maintaining safety in the department and ensuring that the environment is safe for patients and staff. This will require a visual assessment of the situation and being able to act accordingly.
• Assist with admission paperwork.
• Assist and support the intake Manager.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors Degree preferred


• 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.

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 (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) 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.