Job Information
Acadia Healthcare Behavioral Health Associate (working hours 8 am - 4 pm) in Allenwood, Pennsylvania
Description
Job description
Dayshift
Perform work that changes lives
Each day brings new experiences
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of client safety and provide excellent customer services.
Ensure the well-being of clients 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 clients' medical record.
Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for clients, significant others and staff.
Interact routinely with clients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.
May oversee or assist clients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.
May obtain client's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in client record.
Facilitate client educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills.
Engage clients 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 client or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When clients' needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that client safety is a top priority.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)