Behavioral Health Associate

Henry Ford Behavioral Health

1 month ago

MichiganFull TimeBehavioral Health

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Henry Ford Behavioral Health as a Behavioral Health Associate 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 Henry Ford Behavioral Health as a Behavioral Health Associate.

Key Skills

Patient CareSafety ChecksDocumentationBehavior ObservationActivities of Daily LivingVital SignsGroup FacilitationCustomer ServiceEmpathyUrgencyDe-escalationRestraint CertificationCPR

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Associate at Henry Ford Behavioral Health a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Behavioral Health physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context

This Behavioral Health position at Henry Ford 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Michigan.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Safety Checks, Documentation, Behavior Observation, Activities of Daily Living, Vital Signs, Group Facilitation, Customer Service. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Associate is responsible for providing personal care services to patients under clinical or nursing leadership direction, while maintaining a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards all customers. Key duties include ensuring patient safety through regular checks...

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