Behavioral Health Associate 2- Meadville, MS $14.00 7:...
Acadia Healthcare - Meadville, MS
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Description + Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment. + Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed. + Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record. + Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff. + Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff. + Oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens. + May obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record. + Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills. + Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals. + Complete and maintain required documentation. Assist with follow-up and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility. + May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member. Qualifications Skills Preferred + Safety Minded: Advanced + Oral Communication: Advanced + Communication: Advanced + Written Communication: Advanced + Leadership: Advanced + Attention to Detail: Advanced Behaviors Preferred + Team Player: Works well as a member of a group + Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well + Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest + Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Motivations Preferred + Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Education Required + High School/GED or better Licenses & Certifications Required + Drivers License Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.
Created: 2025-09-05