About this opportunity
Acadia Healthcare lists this Behavioral Health Associate (BHA) opportunity in moosic, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We're Hiring Behavioral Health Associates!
Join our team and make a difference every day!
Perks You Don't Want to Miss:
Sign-on Bonus
Pay Increase After 90 Days
BIG SIGN-ON BONUS ALERT! Join Our Team Today and Earn Up to $4,000!
Full-Time Positions:
1st Payment: $1,000 after 90 days
2nd Payment: $1,000 after 6 months
3rd Payment: $2,000 after 1 year
TOTAL: $4,000!
Part-Time Positions:
1st Payment: $500 after 90 days
2nd Payment: $500 after 6 months
3rd Payment: $1,000 after 1 year
TOTAL: $2,000!
Payments made on the first full pay period after each milestone.
About Us:
Geisinger Behavioral Health is a brand-new, 96-bed inpatient facility caring for adolescents and adults with acute behavioral health needs.
Available Shifts (Rotating Weekends):
Days 8:00 am - 4:30pm
Shift Differentials:
Weekend Day: $0.50
Why Geisinger Behavioral Health?
Competitive Salary starting at $16/hour with no experience
Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401(k) Plan
Flexible Scheduling
Endless Growth Opportunities in a Supportive Environment
Start your career with us and get rewarded for your commitment!
Apply Today and Start Your Journey with Geisinger Behavioral Health!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL 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 and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
Worksite address
moosic, PA, 18507, US
Who can apply
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