Behavioral Health Associate (BHA)

Acadia External • Texarkana, AR

2d • $13

About The Position

Behavioral Health Associate responsibilities: 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. Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record. Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors, and communicate significant observations to nursing staff. Engage patients in interactions, group therapy and activities designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals and increase therapeutic coping skills. Complete and maintain required documentation. Complete paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place on the unit.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.
• Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors, and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.
• Engage patients in interactions, group therapy and activities designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals and increase therapeutic coping skills.
• Complete and maintain required documentation.
• Complete paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place on the unit.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• HSA & FSA
• Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D
• Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - with company match
• Employee Assistance Program/Employee Discount Program
• Starting at $13, plus shift differential
• Flexible hours available for [Full time, Part time, or PRN] for [Day, night, overnight]
• 6am - 6pm (Day Shift)
• 6pm - 6am (Night Shift)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED