- This recruitment is open until filled.
- Bartlett Regional Hospital is searching for a Behavioral Health Assistant to join our Behavioral Health Outpatient Services team!
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- Pay Information: Internal Hires: Pay rate will be determined based on applicable personnel rule or union contract terms.
- External Hires: Step placement and rate of pay will be determined based upon relevant experience.
- BHA 1 starts at $23.63 hourly.
- BHA 2 starts at $24.81 hourly.
- Job Summary: BHA 1: Under close supervision, this position assures the safety and treatment of patients and functions as the entry level of the Behavioral Health Assistant job class series.
- This position provides support to patients receiving behavioral health services by primarily conducting one-to-one patient sitting, virtual sitting, and floating to the mental health unit.
- The role involves direct patient care, facilitating communication and collaboration within the healthcare team, maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, and participating in education, training, and other duties as assigned.
- It is expected that this position will always interact therapeutically with patients.
- BHA 2: Under general direction, this position assures the safety and treatment of patients and functions at the advanced level of the Behavioral Health Assistant job class series.
- This position provides support to patients receiving behavioral health services by primarily conducting one-to-one patient sitting, virtual sitting, and working on or floating to the mental health unit.
- The role involves direct patient care, facilitating communication and collaboration within the healthcare team, maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, and participating in education, training, and other duties as assigned.
- It is expected that this position will always interact therapeutically with patients.
- Minimum Qualifications for the Job: BHA 1: Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must obtain 10 hours of education related to Mental Health and /or addictions within four (4) months of hire and annually.
Experience
One year of experience working directly with the public providing a service or six months of experience working with patients in a health care or behavioral health capacity. Preference will be given to applicants with experience working with individuals who experience mental health, addiction, or behavioral health challenges.
Substitution
- A minimum of 12 college credits in Psychology, Sociology, Mental Health, or Chemical Dependency can be substituted for the required year of experience.
- License(s): Valid driver’s license required if assigned to perform patient transport duties.
- Certification(s): Reference Mandatory Education for Clinical and Support Staff Policy for most current Certification requirements.
- BHA 2:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Must obtain 10 hours of education related to Mental Health and /or addictions within four (4) months of hire and annually.
Experience
Minimum of one year of experience as a BHA 1 or similar job position at Bartlett Regional Hospital or other healthcare facility. Must have the skills, knowledge, and competency to advance to BHA 2 from BHA 1.
Substitution
- A minimum of 12 college credits in Psychology, Sociology, Mental Health, or Chemical Dependency can be substituted for the required year of experience.
- License(s): Valid driver’s license required if assigned to perform patient transport duties.
- Certification(s): Reference Mandatory Education for Clinical and Support Staff Policy for most current Certification requirements.
- Practice
- Notices: All new employees are required to produce a negative drug screen for all illegal substances in the State of Alaska prior to start of employment.
