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Description Responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of intake, clinical or nursing leadership, the Behavioral Health Associate needs to demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, the BHA must acknowledge and work to resolve complaints, and always recognize that patient safety is a top priority. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: + Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services. + Ensure the well-being of geriatric patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment. + Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed. + Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's 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 patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record. + Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover 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. OTHER FUNCTIONS: + Perform other functions and tasks as assigned. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: + High school diploma or equivalent required. + Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: + 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. BENEFITS: Ohio Hospital provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our nurses and patient care staff. Current benefits include: + Competitive hourly rates with shift differentials available + Medical, dental, and vision insurance + Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan + Excellent training program + Professional growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry - Join a team with defined career paths and a national family of hospitals and facilities NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Qualifications Skills Required + Safety Minded: Advanced + Written Communication: Intermediate + Oral Communication: Intermediate + Problem Solving: Intermediate + Customer Focus: Advanced + Communication: Intermediate + Attention to Detail: Advanced Behaviors Required + Team Player: Works well as a member of a group + Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest + Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well + Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Preferred + Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them Motivations Required + Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Preferred + Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Education Required + High School/GED or better Preferred + Bachelors or better in Psychology Experience Required + 1 year: Behavioral Health Preferred + 1 year: Hospital Aid/ PCA/Tech Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.