Behavioral Health Associate - Days

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift/carry up to 100 pounds, push/pull up to 100 pounds, grasp, squeeze, bend, stoop, twist, crouch, squat, kneel, crawl, reach, repetitive arm/wrist/hand use, walk on uneven surfaces, stand, walk in order to assure all patients and staff are safe.

BENEFITS

Acadiana Treatment Center provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees which may include (based on status): Competitive salary Medical, dental, and vision insurance Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan Time off Accrual Excellent training program Tuition Reimbursement 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

SHIFTS AND HOURS

6:00am to 6:30pm and work every other weekend. Shift differentials are available for certain shifts.

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. 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. 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. May obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record. Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover 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. Behavioral Health Associate - Days 2.1 2.1 out of 5 stars 156 Choctaw Rd, Sunset, LA 70584 Acadiana Treatment Center 10 reviews

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift/carry up to 100 pounds, push/pull up to 100 pounds, grasp, squeeze, bend, stoop, twist, crouch, squat, kneel, crawl, reach, repetitive arm/wrist/hand use, walk on uneven surfaces, stand, walk in order to assure all patients and staff are safe.

BENEFITS

Acadiana Treatment Center provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees which may include (based on status): Competitive salary Medical, dental, and vision insurance Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan Time off Accrual Excellent training program Tuition Reimbursement 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

SHIFTS AND HOURS

6:00am to 6:30pm and work every other weekend. Shift differentials are available for certain shifts.

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. 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. 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. May obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record. Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover 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.