MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital Hiring For Behavioral Health Associate at New Castle, DE, United States Full Time

Job Description

PURPOSE STATEMENT: Behavioral Health Associates would be responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership. 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.Available Shifts: 3:00pm-11:30pm; $1.75/hr shift differential11:00pm-7:30am; $2.50/hr shift differentialAny weekend shift; $2.50/hr shift differentialBEHAVIORAL HEALTH ASSOCIATE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 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, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed. 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. Complete and maintain accurate and timely 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. Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors Degree Preferred 1+ years of experience preferred in the mental health or behavioral health field. Could be professional, volunteer, or personal experience.ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 21 years of age.Please note: All qualified candidates must successfully pass criminal background checks, pre-employment physical, urine drug screen and fingerprint analysis. Also, an application must be submitted on our website prior to hire.Job Type: Full-timePay: From $15.00 per hourBenefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Night shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you 21 years of age or older? Yes or No.
• Do you have 1 year of experience in the mental health field? (Can be professional, educational, volunteer, or personal experience)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location