Behavioral Health Associate - Stonecrest Center

All Shifts are 12 hours with rotating weekends.

7am 730pm OR 7pm to 730am

There is a $ 1 per hour shift differential for working nights during the week and $2 shift differential when working nights on the weekend.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Providing care and close supervision of facility patients and documenting behavior
• Developing positive relationships with patients and co-workers
• Following facility policies and procedures implementing treatment plans and providing crisis intervention as necessary.
• Actively participate as part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction
• Act as a role model in using appropriate counseling skills by de-escalating aggression, using active listening skills, using appropriate tone and volume of voice, providing a high frequency and variety of positive reinforcements, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and promoting a positive peer culture.

One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Behavioral Health Technician is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors Degree Preferred

· 1- 2 years of 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.

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum 21 years of age.

Please note: All qualified candidates must successfully pass criminal background checks, pre-employment physical, urine drug screen and fingerprint analysis. Also, an application must be submitted on our website prior to hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Patient demographics:

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Children
• Older adults

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 2 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Detroit, MI 48205: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person