Behavioral Health Associate - 8 Hour Shift

• Overview Behavioral Health Associate - 8 Hour Shifts available (Day, Evening and Night) Join Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, a leading provider of behavioral health services.
• We are actively seeking a Behavioral Health Associate to enhance our team of dedicated professionals.
• Renowned for offering a comprehensive continuum of care for adults and seniors, Ascension Saint Thomas strives to deliver empathetic, individualized treatment solutions.
• If you are passionate about contributing to a top-tier behavioral health facility and making a difference in the lives of those experiencing mental health challenges, we welcome you to apply.
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• Get paid – AS you work ​PURPOSE STATEMENT: 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.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services. ​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. ​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.