Behavioral Health Associate 2-Willow Springs TGH

Requirements

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety.
• 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.
• Identify self to patient and visitors promptly and respond to patient requests quickly.
• Apply de-escalation techniques to help manage patient’s emotions, behavior and participation in treatment and assist with seclusion and restraint when necessary.
• Assist patients with toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.
• Help with admissions and discharges if needed.
• Lead or co-lead individual or group sessions as part of specific recreational or therapeutic procedures.
• Participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs as well as teach strategies to promote patient wellness and independence.
• Provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member, as needed.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off