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Children's of Alabama

Behavioral Associate

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What they do

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$31,383 / year median in Alabama

-9% projected decline

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Behavioral Associate Children's of Alabama - 4.0 Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time 1 hour ago Qualifications BLS Certification High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Main Campus Dearth Tower Night Shift Behavioral Health Inpatient Req # 2258 Location 1600 7th Ave S, Birmingham, Alabama Category Behavioral Health Schedule Full Time Work Schedule 12-Hour Shifts Schedule Description 3- 12 Hour shifts with rotating weekends In Behavioral Health Inpatient at Main Campus Dearth Tower Work schedule will be Full-time on the Night Shift, 3- 12 Hour shifts with rotating weekends.
Summary:
The Behavioral Associate is responsible for providing constant supervision and oversight of patients with diverse mental, emotional or developmental conditions Other information:
BCLS, CPI, Equipment/Work Aides:
Computer, Patient Records, Reports Lift up to fifty (50) pounds and apply physical effort when necessary, including evidence based hands-on disengagement and engagement skills. Credentials with
Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
Basic Life Support Nonessential:
Crisis Prevention and Intervention Certification Education with
Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
High School Diploma Graduate or Equivalent Experience with
Equivalent Qualifications:
The Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit is comprised of 44 beds and provides a therapeutic, engaging environment for children ages 4 to 18. The Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit is a rewarding place to work where our care team makes an impact on children's lives with every interaction. Along with psychiatrists, therapists, and nurse practitioners, we are involved in the day to-day care and decision making that helps kids and families live their best lives. We work hands-on with children of all ages who are struggling with depression, anxiety, suicide, self-control, and trauma. We teach them new emotional and behavioral skills in a fun and interactive way. Our patients need to know that someone cares and can help keep them safe. Someone who can listen compassionately without judgement. Getting to know
Children's:
Behavioral Health Inpatient Schedule:
3- 12 Hour shifts with rotating weekends, Night Shift, 12-Hour Shifts