Behavioral Health Associate-PRN

Behavioral Health Associate-PRN

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At Wellness Resource Center we specialize in providing services to adults struggling with substance use disorders, mental health, and associated co‑occurring disorders in an inpatient and outpatient basis.

• 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.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure that supervision is conducted at 15‑minute intervals or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.
• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patients’ 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 patients’ vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.
• Facilitate patient educational‑rehabilitative groups covering 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.
• May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.
• 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.

• CPR and de‑escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

• PRN – as needed.
• Looking for a flexible schedule.

• Starting at $16.
• Shift differentials are applied as well.

• Entry level

• Part‑time

• Health Care Provider – Mental Health Care