Behavioral Care Associate

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

9100 W 74TH ST

City:

SHAWNEE MISSION

State:

Kansas

Postal Code:

66204

Job Description:

Responsible for providing direct patient care and managing milieu activities to ensure patient safety. This position follows the multidisciplinary treatment plan to deliver care to assigned patients. This role collaborates with the Treatment Team to coordinate daily assignments and patient care. In addition, this position assists with programming, crisis intervention, and community calls. Works to ensure effective care delivery.

Now offering a minimum pay rate of $19.50 per hour—explore an opportunity to grow your career with AdventHealth!

Make a Difference Through Compassionate Behavioral Health Care

As a Behavioral Care Associate, you’ll play an important role in creating a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients and their families. Through attentive observation, compassionate communication, and patient-centered care, you’ll help support each patient throughout their treatment experience.

What You’ll Do

• In this Behavioral Care Associate role, you will:
  • Observe patients to identify behavior patterns and report observations and concerns to the registered nurse or behavioral health clinician.
  • Implement patient-centered care and trauma-informed care.
  • Create and support a therapeutic environment where treatment can be safely implemented.
  • Perform observation rounds on assigned patients and document observations in real time to help detect behavior patterns.
  • Use clear, positive communication skills to assess and provide therapeutic intervention for the needs and concerns of patients and families.

Bring Compassion to Every Interaction

• This is an opportunity to be a reassuring presence for people during times when support, safety, and understanding matter most. Your observations, communication, and commitment to a therapeutic environment can make a meaningful difference in the patient experience.If you’re ready to contribute to compassionate, patient-centered behavioral health care, consider joining our team as a Behavioral Care Associate.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate appropriately, professionally, and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry
• Up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and local, state, and national laws
• Proficiency in computer systems to enter and track patient records
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must be able to read, write, and speak conversational English

Education:

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
• Technical/Vocational School [Preferred]

Field of Study:

• In a Social Science

Work Experience:

• Of Position-Related Experience [Preferred]
• Of work experience in an Inpatient/24-hour-per-day mental health/substance abuse setting. [Preferred]

Additional Information:

• N/A

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
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Pay Range:

$16.42 - $26.28

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.