Behavioral Health Associate - FT /2nd Shift (4 PM - 12 AM)

White Deer Run of Lehigh:

White Deer Run , Bethlehem in Lehigh County is a leading Drug & Alcohol Addiction Rehab center which is committed to provide most comprehensive recovery programs for men and women who are struggling with substance abuse disorder and other mental health conditions. They empower each individual to heal and take an active role in their recovery journey by working together with their staff of therapists, social works, psychiatrists, etc. This center is part of The White Deer Run Treatment Network which offers 16 programs containing comprehensive continuum of treatment services for adults who are struggling with chemical dependency and certain co-occurring mental health disorders.

Acadia Healthcare:

White Deer Run is a proud client of Acadia Healthcare which is a for-profit health system, providing mental health and substance-use disorder treatments with locations throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. As a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services, Acadia Healthcare operates under the large network of 227 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 9,900 beds in 40 states and have around 20,000 employees serving approximately 70,000 patients daily.

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 & 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.