Behavioral Health Associate (BHA) - Acadia Healthcare : Job Details

Description

We offer a full suite of benefits ranging from:

• Competitive hourly rates

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Time Off

• HSA & FSA

• Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D

• Disability

• 401(k) Retirement Plan - with company match

• · Employee Assistance Program/Employee Discount Program

Pay Range:

· Starting at $13, plus shift differential

Flexible hours available for [Full time, Part time, or PRN] for [Day, night, overnight]

• 6am - 6pm (Day Shift)

• 6pm - 6am (Night Shift)

Behavioral Health Associate responsibilities:

• 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.

• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.

• Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors, and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.

• Engage patients in interactions, group therapy and activities designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals and increase therapeutic coping skills.

• Complete and maintain required documentation. Complete paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place on the unit.

Job Requirements:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

• Safety Minded: Novice

• Problem Solving: Novice

• Communication: Novice

Behaviors

Preferred

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Required

• High School/GED or better

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