Behavioral Health Associate 1

Seven Hills Hospital is a growing, private, 134‑bed psychiatric hospital dedicated to providing high‑quality care for adults, geriatrics, and adolescents (ages 5‑17) who are suffering from behavioral health and chemical dependency issues. Our patients recover at our new, state‑of‑the‑art medical facility in Henderson, Nevada. Henderson is one of the fastest growing cities in the US, located just 7 miles from the famed Las Vegas Strip and a couple of miles from beautiful Lake Mead. Seven Hills Hospital is part of Acadia Healthcare, a provider of behavioral healthcare services throughout the US. 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. Conduct safety checks and ensure 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 the 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. Obtain patient’s vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record. Facilitate patient educational‑rehabilitative groups covering 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 toward patients; 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 and Skill Requirements High school diploma or equivalent required. Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred. Licenses, Designations and Certifications CPR and de‑escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by the 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Acadia Healthcare