Behavioral Health Associate - PRN at Meadows of Wickenburg Inc

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Compassion, Behavioral Crisis Intervention, Patient Care, Data Collection, Communication, Team Collaboration, Supervision, Documentation, Education, Patient Engagement, Crisis Management, Treatment Planning, Support Coordination, Orientation, Monitoring, Role Modeling

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: MBH Outpatient Center Scottsdale - Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Position Type: On Call / Pool Education Level: High School Diploma At Meadows Behavioral Health we understand that new directions to career advancing and improvement can be scary, but we are excited to offer you a possible new rewarding chapter with us! Come join us in transforming lives! Who are we? Meadows Behavioral Health is a leader in the behavioral health industry. We offer a range of specialized programs, including residential, outpatient, and virtual treatment. We provide care for drug and alcohol addiction, trauma, sexual addiction, behavioral health conditions, and co-occurring disorders. We offer state-of-the-art care including neurofeedback and other services. Our evidence-based approach is rooted in decades of clinical experience, with more than 45 years in the field. Our approach is different and success stories from our patients are the proof. Who are you? Are you compassionate, innovative and have a passion to make an impact? Are you looking to get your foot in the door with a company that will believe in your abilities and train you to advance? 75% of our current top-level executive staff are organic internal promotions from within. We might be a perfect fit for you! Position Summary: The Behavioral Health Associate serves as an integral part of the multidisciplinary treatment team and is responsible for monitoring and reporting of patient behaviors; providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling; assisting in patient data collection, recording, and maintenance; and responding in crisis situations and emergencies as needed. Essential Job Functions: Ensures the well-being of patients and provides a safe, positive, supportive, and structured environment. Maintains a constant awareness and supervision of patients Interacts routinely with patients, observes behaviors, and communicates significant observations to group therapist and supervisor. Intervene appropriately with patients experiencing a behavioral crisis situation, i.e., suicidal, threatening behavior, elopement and/or other situations, using approved interventions. Provide education in accordance with patient weekly schedule under supervision of Clinical Director. Participate with the treatment team in implementation of the individualized plan of care. Report factors that may impede successful accomplishment of the treatment plan to group therapist and supervisor. Assists in the admission and discharge of patient. Engages with patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals (e.g. peer support check-ins, virtual meetings, ancillary services, skill practice and exposure-oriented exercises, environment of care patient engagement activities, alumni visits, open art, gym, recreation, and Brain Center. Documents in patient records timely, accurately, and appropriately Serves as a resource for new patients introducing them to other patients and staff, explaining programs and encouraging participation. Orients patients to the activities program, explaining the benefits of activities. Initiate and maintain ongoing communication with referent, other health care providers as well as family members for care coordination. Supports outcome and satisfaction survey data collection. Assists with monthly chart audit process. Qualifications Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or related field preferred. High School Diploma/GED required One years' experience working in a behavioral health care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Associate monitors and reports patient behaviors while providing continuous care and supervision. They also assist in data collection and respond to crisis situations as needed.