Behavioral Health Associate -IDD Residential

Southwood - IDD/ASD RTF

26 days ago

United StatesFull TimeGeneral Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Southwood - IDD/ASD RTF as a Behavioral Health Associate -IDD Residential 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 Southwood - IDD/ASD RTF as a Behavioral Health Associate -IDD Residential.

Key Skills

Personal CareCustomer ServicePatient SafetyBehavior ObservationDocumentationActivities of Daily LivingVital SignsGroup FacilitationDe-escalationRestraint CertificationCPREmpathyProfessionalism

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Associate -IDD Residential at Southwood - IDD/ASD RTF a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

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

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at Southwood - IDD/ASD RTF 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 United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

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

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Associate is responsible for providing personal care services to patients within the IDD/ASD residential program under clinical or nursing leadership direction. Key duties include ensuring patient well-being, conducting safety checks, documenting clinical information, and facil...

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