FT/PT Behavioral Health Associates - All Shifts

• Belmont Behavioral Health System is a premiere provider of comprehensive treatment for mental health conditions and substance abuse problems.
• Having been in operation for over 75 years as one of the most prominent providers of behavioral healthcare treatment services, Belmont is proud to offer high quality and specialized programming options for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults who are suffering from psychiatric concerns and chemical dependency.
• Belmont currently has full and part-time openings for Behavioral Health Associates at its Main Campus and the Philadelphia Children's Crisis Response Center.
• The Behavioral health Associate will be responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership while demonstrating a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.
• In addition to this great opportunity, Belmont offers: 401(k) Great Insurance Plan PTO Plan Tuition Reimbursement

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. Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill requirements

• · High school diploma or equivalent required. · 2 years or more experience working with the specific population of the facility required.
• LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: · CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). · First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.