Behavioral Health Associate

West Pines Behavioral Hospital is a new 144-bed inpatient behavioral health facility serving Denver area residents located at 11455 Huron Street, Westminster, CO. A joint venture between Intermountain Health and Acadia Healthcare, the hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and intensive outpatient services to address the growing need for accessible, high-quality behavioral health care in the Denver metro area.

Our Behavioral Health Associates are responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership. They must demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards patients at all times. When patient needs are not met, they should acknowledge and work to resolve complaints, recognising that patient safety is a top priority. This position is for a full-time Days shift.

We are seeking passionate people with a caring attitude. Apply today!

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer service.
• Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure 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 the patient's medical record.
• Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff.
• Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviours 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.
• Obtain patient vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in the patient record.
• Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups covering various 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.
• Provide transportation for patients or coordinate transportation with the appropriate staff member.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Current CPR certification upon hire or obtained within 30 days of hire.
• De-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Retirement plan with 401k match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid sick leave & Extended sick leave

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.