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Lifespan
Behavioral Health Attendant-2
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Behavioral Health Attendant-2 Lifespan United States, Rhode Island, port 20 Powel Avenue (Show on map) Aug 21, 2026
Attends staff development, supervision, and staff meetings as assigned. Ensure the care area is free of hazards and complies with safety guidelines, and assist with the maintenance of clean and orderly patient care spaces Observes patient rights, Maintains confidentiality of patient information, Maintains patient privacy. Follows hospital policy and procedures regarding patient and staff safety practices. Performs other duties as assigned.
SUMMARY:
Under the general direction of the Registered Nurse, the Behavioral Health Attendant (BHA) provides direct, non-clinical support to patients requiring direct or indirect observations and who may be experiencing mental health and behavioral challenges. BHAs collaborate with clinical staff to ensure a safe, therapeutic environment while upholding patient dignity and adhering to Brown University Health care values. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done.The core Success Factors include:
Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and CollaborateRESPONSIBILITIES
Receives report on assigned patient before assuming responsibility of observations. Conduct continuous or intermittent patient observation as assigned. Reports changes in patient condition to nursing or clinical staff promptly. Monitor and document patient behavior, mood, and activity in accordance with established protocols. Maintain patient focus at all times, free from distractions. Assists patients with daily activities such as hygiene, meals, and mobility, as needed based upon report and direction received by registered nurse. Actively engages with assigned patient(s) throughout shift in a compassionate and respectful manner while providing interaction and recreational activities in accordance with training provided. De-escalate situations using approved verbal intervention techniques to promote patient and staff safety. Obtains initial certification and annual re-certification in system/facility approved de-escalation and restraint course with no restrictions for those working in behavioral health and emergency departments, BLS, and training in safe patient handling. Must be able to perform physical aspects of the position which may include lifting, turning, and physical care/movement of patients from a sitting, standing or kneeling position.Attends staff development, supervision, and staff meetings as assigned. Ensure the care area is free of hazards and complies with safety guidelines, and assist with the maintenance of clean and orderly patient care spaces Observes patient rights, Maintains confidentiality of patient information, Maintains patient privacy. Follows hospital policy and procedures regarding patient and staff safety practices. Performs other duties as assigned.