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SafetyNet Behavioral Healthcare
Behavioral Aide
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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
Job Description
Overview We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team. This role is essential in providing support within a behavioral health setting, focusing on individuals with behavioral diagnosis. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of patient care, and behavioral therapy techniques. This position requires a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA regulations while assisting in research data collection and implementation of applied behavior analysis strategies. Responsibilities Provides ongoing monitoring and interactions with residents, assist educational staff as needed. Follows schedule per program guidelines. Provides daily assessments of resident's behavior via daily documentation requirements according to policy and standards Performs hand-off communication at shift change. Assists residents with personal care issues(bathing, using the toilet, and other personal hygiene issues), chores, outings, recreational activities and safety issues as needed. Provides training on basic living skills according to the resident's treatment goals, as identified by the treatment team. Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation. Applies physical holds and restraints according to SafetyNet Policy and Procedures. Effectively collaborates with the treatment team members. Models appropriate behavior including but not limited to communication skills, grooming, manners, etc. Works with residents and staff to ensure dorm and campus cleanliness to include but is not limited to resident bedrooms, bathrooms, and all common areas. Demonstrates willingness to work with either Moderate or Intensive Program based on SafetyNet needs as directed by the Program Manager. Effectively demonstrates the application of child/adolescent specific competencies. Provides Basic Living Skills groups and other applicable groups as needed per program schedule. Punctuality Ability to work days, nights and weekends as assigned by manager Preferred Qualifications Experience in the social service or related field. Foster care experience. Direct-care service and/or customer service representative experience. Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in child and adolescents. Knowledge of growth and development as related to all intellectual, emotional, spiritual and physical aspects of the client's development. Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and interventions common to Intensive and Moderate clients as well as of non-violent crisis intervention practices. Knowledge of family dynamics and parenting issues. Knowledge of effects and treatment of physical/sexual/emotional abuse and neglect issues. Knowledge of community resources as applied to the child/adolescent. Knowledge of educational methods appropriate to child and adolescent population. Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations. Requirements Must be at least 25 years of age. Must possess a valid unencumbered Alabama driver's license. Must report any accident or driving violation, obtained after the start of employment to a program manager and HR employee. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve by applying your skills as an Assistant in our dynamic team!