Behavioral Health Associate Full-Time Days

at  AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE STRONGLY PREFERRED:

• Ability to communicate appropriately professionally and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry
• Up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and local, state, and national laws
• Proficiency in computer systems to enter and track patient records
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

High School Grad

Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Science, Highly Preferred

• One year of Position-Related Experience

• The Behavioral Health Associate is responsible for milieu management functions (i.e.: conducting psychoeducational groups, providing safely for patients or assisting with milieu activities). He/she provides direct patient care to patients assigned to him/her according to the multidisciplinary treatment plan. The Behavioral Health Associate is responsible to and collaborates with the Treatment Team to which he or she is assigned. Formal coaching sessions will be conducted by the assigned RN or the assigned Clinical Coordinator. This person works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and works collaboratively throughout the shift regarding daily assignments, provision of programs, daily patient care, a unit coverage, crisis intervention, milieu management, patient admissions and community calls