Behavioral Health Associate (BHA)

BENEFITS:

Ascension St Thomas Behavioral Health provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our Direct Care Staff. Current benefits include:

Competitive hourly rate with shift differential available
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Competitive PTO plans
Employee Discount Program
Employee Disaster Assistance Program
Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
Excellent training program
Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry. Join a team with defined career paths and a national family of hospitals and facilities

AVAILABLE SHIFTS AND HOURS

We have full day and night shifts. Shifts are 12-hours, 3 days per week with shift differentials available. All full-time BHAs rotate weekend shifts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ASSOCIATE (BHA):

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.
May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.
Complete and maintain required documentation. Assist with follow-up and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility.
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.

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS: