Behavioral Health Associate – [IDD/ASD RTF]

3pm-11pm ; 11pm-7am ; 7am-3pm shifts available, weekends only

Come join our team as a Behavioral Health Associate (BHA), at Southwood Psychiatric Hospital! We are looking for individuals who are passionate about behavioral health. If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community, this position is right for you!

We offer a full suite of benefits ranging from:

· 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

Flexible hours available forFull time, Part time, or PRN for Day, Evening or Overnight Shifts

At Southwood Psychiatric Hospital we specialize in working children and adolescent males with special needs, autism or intellectually developmentally delayed (IDD)

Behavioral Health Associate (BHA) 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.

Job Requirements:

· Bachelors preferred, high school with two years’ experience.

· Understanding of and experience with dually diagnosed individuals is preferred.

· Knowledge of group dynamics preferred.

· Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCM) certification must be maintained to include annual refresher.

· CPR certification renewed bi-annually or upon expiration of certification.

· Must be knowledgeable of the normal developmental stages and behaviors for age group of assigned individuals.

· Maintains competence in identified universal, core and critical competencies.

· Valid PA Act 33/34 clearances

· Must meet job competencies within 90 days of hire.

Important: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer & a Drug Free Workplace

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekends only

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Child & Adolescent: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mental Health: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person