The Behavioral Health Associate is a clinical professional responsible for delivering exceptional patient care in an acute inpatient setting for adult men and women who have been and/or currently are experiencing a wide range of mental or behavioral health challenges. The BHA is responsible for the observation and monitoring of patients throughout various activities and programs offered at Mount Carmel Behavioral Health, a joint partnership between Acadia Healthcare and Mount Carmel Health Systems.

Functions include, but not limited to:

• Ensure the well-being of patients while providing a positive, supportive and structured environment.
• Responsible for Q15 safety checks and ensuring proper supervision as noted in special precautions or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.
• Participate along with other clinical departments in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, co-workers and visitors.
• Routinely interact with patients while observing behaviors and communicating significant observations in a timely manner to nursing staff.
• Oversee and/or assist patients with activities of daily living, including but not limited to, toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, hydration, etc.
• Obtain through partnership with nursing staff patient vitals. May assist with glucose checks and blood draws.
• Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups covering a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills.

Educational/Licensure/Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED/Equivalent
• One (1) year or more experience working with the adult and/or geriatric patient population.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification training required.

Benefits include, but not limited to:

• Annual accrual of vacation, sick, & extended sick time.
• Personal days.
• Group health insurance, 401k and other benefits.
• Shift differentials (vary on shift worked).
• Annual performance evaluation & salary review.
• Professional growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry. Join a team with a variety of career paths and a national family of hospitals and facilities.