Behavioral Health Associate- Partial House Program

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Essential functions

• Ensure the well being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment, under direction of charge nurse or supervisor. ​Patient safety is addressed through required rounds completed timely. Patient room is clean and uncluttered. Observation may be assigned every 15 minutes, within reach of patient and/or 1:1 patient care. ​Obtain patient’s vital signs, height and weight as assigned. Ensure documentation of information. ​Identify self to patient and visitors promptly and respond to patient requests quickly. ​Engage with patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals. ​Respond to distressed patient in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of distress. ​Applies de-escalation techniques to help manage patient’s emotions, behavior and participation in treatment and assist with seclusion and restraint when necessary. ​As part of the multidisciplinary team provide safety and increase coping skills of patient and assist in developing strategies for helping patients to be as independent as possible. ​Collaborate with other staff in working with the population of the facility to treat, rehabilitate and return patient to the community. ​Monitor behavioral improvements and reinforce these behaviors. Report changes and responses to treatment by communicating with team. Significant changes are reported to nurse immediately. ​Reinforce skills patients learn from nurses, physicians, therapist that promote improved physical and mental wellness. ​Lead or co-lead individual or group sessions as part of specific recreational or therapeutic procedures. ​May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs as well as teach strategies to promote patient wellness and independence. ​ ​May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens. ​Deliver care based on the priority of needs and available resources to the specific service population of the facility. ​May help with admissions and discharges. ​Assist in providing guidance and direction to other staff members, including training of new staff. ​May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member. ​Quality of work exhibited through accuracy, neatness, and timeliness of work completed. ​Adherence to work schedule and overall attendance. ​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.
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