Behavioral Health Associate 1
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Covington Behavioral Health as a Behavioral Health Associate – Entry Level in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.
Requirements
- 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.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Covington Behavioral Health as a Behavioral Health Associate – Entry Level.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
This Psychiatry position at Covington Behavioral Health is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Safety, Customer Service, Clinical Documentation, Vital Signs Monitoring, De-escalation, Restraint Certification, First Aid, Behavioral Health Support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.
Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Associate provides personal care services and maintains a safe, supportive environment for patients under nursing leadership. Responsibilities include conducting safety checks, documenting clinical information, and facilitating rehabilitative group sessions.
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