Behavioral Health Associate - Gentle Path - Wickenburg

• vision, interaction, and role modeling; assisting in patient data collection, recording, and maintenance; and responding in crisis situations and emergencies as needed. Essential Job Functions: Ensures the well-being of patients and provides a safe, positive, supportive, and structured environment. Maintains a constant awareness and super
• vision of patients Interacts routinely with patients, observes behaviors, and communicates significant observations to group therapist and supervisor. Intervene appropriately with patients experiencing a behavioral crisis situation, i. e., suicidal, threatening behavior, elopement and/or other situations, using approved interventions. Provide education in accordance with patient weekly schedule under super
• vision of Clinical Director. Participate with the treatment team in implementation of the individualized plan of care. Report factors that may impede successful accomplishment of the treatment plan to group therapist and supervisor. Assists in the admission and discharge of patient. Engages with patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals (e. g. peer support check-ins, virtual meetings, ancillary services, skill practice and exposure-oriented exercises, environment of care patient engagement activities, alumni visits, open art, gym, recreation, and Brain Center. Documents in patient records timely, accurately, and appropriately Serves as a resource for new patients introducing them to other patients and staff, explaining programs and encouraging participation. Orients patients to the activities program, explaining the benefits of activities. Initiate and maintain ongoing communication with referent, other health care providers as well as family members for care coordination. Supports outcome and satisfaction survey data collection. Assists with monthly chart audit process.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or related field preferred. High School Diploma/GED required One years' experience working in a behavioral health care facility preferred.