Job Details

Description

We offer a full suite of benefits ranging from:

+ Competitive Salary

+ Paid Time Off

+ Paid Holidays

+ Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

+ FSA & HSA Plans

+ Long-Term & Short-Term Disability

+ Company Paid Life Insurance

+ Supplemental Life Insurance

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Employee Discount Program

+ 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Salary Range: $23/hour

Shift: Part-Time 3 Days/Week - 3 PM to 11 PM (shift differential applies)

Coachella Valley Behavioral Health, a new premier inpatient treatment center for adults age 18 and older, is opening soon and will set the standard for nursing care in behavioral health. Our 80-bed hospital offers comprehensive training, dynamic leadership, and personalized support so you can achieve your greatest potential.

Behavioral Health Associate Responsibilities include:

+ 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.

+ Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills.

+ Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.

+ Complete and maintain required documentation. Assist with follow-up and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility.?

+ May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.

+ 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.

Education & Experience Requirements:

+ High school diploma or equivalent required.

+ Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications:

+ CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).