Weekend Behavioral Health Associate

Join Neuropsychiatric Hospitals as a Weekend Behavioral Health Associate in Phoenix, Arizona. Healing Body and Mind. NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals is a national leader in behavioral healthcare, specializing in patients with acute psychiatric and complex medical needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify high risk patients, uses Crisis Intervention practices and support safety plan intervention techniques to maintain a safe environment.

• Performs environmental/patient safety rounds and implement a higher level of observation in emergencies. Reports observations, interactions and patient activity to assigned nursing staff timely.

• Understands patient characteristics, triggers, through trauma informed care and patient/environmental variables in order to assist in preventing patients from losing control.

• Participates in shift hand-off meetings, unit rounds, community meetings, team meetings and committee meeting as required.

Requirements

• EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's degree or some college coursework in psychology, social work, or social services field preferred.

• EXPERIENCE: Prior experience in a behavioral health setting preferred. At least 2 years of experience in a direct care role strongly preferred.

• This is a great role for experienced behavioral health techs and those that are looking to start a new, rewarding career in behavioral health!

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive pay rates.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• NPH 401(k) plan with up to 4% Company match.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Programs.

Work Schedule

• Full-Time position.

• Night or evening shifts may be required.

Work with Neuropsychiatric Hospitals in Phoenix, Arizona.