Behavioral Health Associate- 7am-3pm
Company: Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health Hospital
Location: Haverhill
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
Are you looking to grow your career and get experience in the
psychology field? Do you like to help others and learn about the
full spectrum of mental health concerns and how they---re managed
in a professional and supportive setting? Do you know that you want
to be in psych but are still evaluating the many choices you could
make for your career in the field? Whether you want to be in human
services, a clinician, a counselor, a social worker, a substance
abuse counselor, a recovery support specialist, or generally
behavioral health support, Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health is
a fantastic stepping stone for your career. We give you experience
as a behavioral health associate/counselor and offer a wide range
of benefits that will help you jump start your career in the
psychology field. We offer paid training as well as up to $2,000 of
tuition reimbursement per year. Our starting pay is $17/hour with
no experience, with the ability to make more depending on education
and experience. We also offer additional hourly pay for evening
shifts (3-11pm) as well as overnight shifts (11pm-7am.) You will
have a biweekly rotating schedule, with every other weekend
required in your schedule. The COVID vaccine is required for
employment, and we offer free COVID vaccines to those who want it.
This could be either fulltime or part-time. Text 603-718-2606 for
an interview ASAP. Description of Duties: Ensure the well being of
patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured
environment, under direction of charge nurse or supervisor. Patient
safety is addressed through required rounds completed timely.
Patient room is clean and uncluttered. Observation may be assigned
every 15 minutes, within reach of patient and/or 1:1 patient care.
Obtain patient---s vital signs, height and weight as assigned.
Ensure documentation of information. Engage with patient in
activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of
treatment goals. You could do anything from leading substance
abuse/relapse prevention groups to leading music group therapy.
Applies de-escalation techniques to help manage patient---s
emotions, behavior and participation in treatment and assist with
seclusion and restraint when necessary. As part of the
multidisciplinary team provide safety and increase coping skills of
patient and assist in developing strategies for helping patients to
be as independent as possible. Collaborate with other staff in
working with the population of the facility to treat, rehabilitate
and return patient to the community. Monitor behavioral
improvements and reinforce these behaviors. Report changes and
responses to treatment by communicating with team. Significant
changes are reported to nurse immediately. Reinforce skills
patients learn from nurses, physicians, therapist that promote
improved physical and mental wellness. Lead or co-lead individual
or group sessions as part of specific recreational or therapeutic
procedures. May participate in rehabilitation and treatment
programs as well as teach strategies to promote patient wellness
and independence. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay: From $17.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k)
401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health
savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave
Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision
insurance Medical Specialty: Psychiatry Schedule: 8 hour shift
Experience: Behavioral health/substance abuse: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: One location
Keywords: Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health Hospital, Haverhill , Behavioral Health Associate- 7am-3pm, Healthcare , Haverhill, Massachusetts
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