behavioral health associate

NYC Health + Hospitals

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About NYC Health + Hospitals</b></h2><div><br>
<div><div>
</div><p>Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) is the major tertiary care provider in the borough of Queens. The hospital is comprised of 545 beds and is a Level I Trauma Center, an Emergency Heart Care Station and a 911 Receiving Hospital. It is the premiere health care organization for key areas such as Surgery, Cardiology, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal and Mental Health Services.</p><p>
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.</p>
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Work Shifts</b></h2><div><br>
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</div><p>3:00 P.M &ndash; 11:30 P.M</p><p>
37.5 Hrs</p><br>
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Duties &amp; Responsibilities</b></h2><div><br>
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</div><p><b>Purpose of Position</b>:</p><p>
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), physician, and/or clinical designee and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, performs crisis and/or de-escalation interventions, therapeutic observations of patients and milieu, patient supervision and other behavioral health related duties, including assisting in the implementation of seclusion/restraints. Acts in compliance with health care system and all relevant regulatory policies.</p><p><b>
Examples of Typical Tasks</b>:</p><p>
1. Utilizes crisis and/or de-escalation intervention practices, when necessary and appropriate, with patients whose behavior cannot be otherwise supported without such interventions.</p><p>
2. Assists in the application and removal of restraints and the implementation of seclusion, when deemed necessary by appropriate personnel; ensures the physical and emotional health and safety of the patient when using such methods.</p><p>
3. Identifies patient characteristics and environmental variables that may trigger agitated behavior(s) and communicates such information to the treatment team.</p><p>
4. Escorts patient to required location(s), within and outside of the health care setting.</p><p>
5. Monitors and controls patient, family, visitors and staff traffic flow through behavioral health services.</p><p>
6. Ensures the safety of patients and staff through electronic scanning and safety checks prior to entry to clinical areas.</p><p>
7. Responds appropriately to patient emergencies, including those requiring the Behavioral Response Team, and other emergencies, as necessary.</p><p>
8. Inspects and categorizes patients&rsquo; belongings at time of admission and ensures that property is safely maintained and returned at the time of transfer or discharge; notifies appropriate personnel of illegal items for proper handling.</p><p>
9. May lead or co-lead discussion groups in areas such as anger management techniques and practices; appropriately documents group activity.</p><p>
10. Assists in the facilitation of therapeutic groups and related activities.</p><p>
11. Assists with patient grooming needs, including shaving when deemed appropriate by clinical staff and the patient is not able to shave themselves.</p><p>
12. Takes patient vital signs when directed to do so by clinical staff, and enters patient vital sign data into the electronic medical record (EMR).
</p><p>13. Performs observation and monitoring of assigned patients on a one-to-one basis.</p><p>
14. Performs patient checks/rounds and video surveillance, as required, and reports observations, interactions and patient activity to assigned nursing staff.</p><p>
15. Communicates clinical matters to assigned RN or other professional staff as required.</p><p>
16. Participates in staff, departmental and team/committee meetings.</p><p>
17. Participates in departmental quality assurance/performance improvement (QA/PI) activities.</p><p>
18. Participates in departmental and/or health care setting-wide training, as required.</p><p>
19. Performs related work, as assigned.</p>
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Minimum Qualifications</b></h2><div><br>
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</div><div>1. An Associate&rsquo;s degree in criminal justice, social services or a health-related area; or<br>
2. A High School diploma or a G.E.D. and one (1) year of full-time experience in law enforcement, nursing or psychiatric/behavioral health in a high volume, intensive care environment.<br>
3. *Successful completion of an appropriate training program in the application and use of restraints and seclusion must be completed prior to an individual performing such work.<br>
4. Successful completion of an appropriate training in the performance of vital signs and grooming within ninety (90) calendar days of appointment to the title.<br>
<ul><li>Special Note:</li></ul>
As required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Hospital Conditions of Participation - Patients&rsquo; Rights (42 CFR Part 482), before applying restraints, implementing seclusion, performing associated monitoring of the restrained or secluded individual, or providing care for such individual, staff must be trained and able to demonstrate competency in the performance of these actions.</div>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Benefits</b></h2><div><br>
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</div><p>NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:</p><ul><li>
Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week</li><li>
Retirement Savings and Pension Plans</li><li>
Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts</li><li>
Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees</li><li>
College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities</li><li>
College Savings Program</li><li>
Union Benefits for eligible titles</li><li>
Multiple employee discounts programs</li><li>
Commuter Benefits Programs</li></ul>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How To Apply</b></h2><div><br>
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</div><p>If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the &quot;Apply for Job&quot; button.</p></div></div></div></div></div>

Behavioral Health Associate

Heartland ABA

<div><p>Are you seeking a career that makes a meaningful impact on the world? Join us in our mission to empower children with Autism to achieve their full potential and lead joyful, fulfilling lives. Explore lucrative opportunities in the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) field, where you can bring about real change for children and their families. Become a part of a devoted community of professionals in ABA, driven by a shared passion for enhancing lives.</p>
<p><b>Perks:</b></p>
<ul><li>Enjoy job security and advancement opportunities in the thriving ABA industry.</li>
<li>Experience flexibility and autonomy in your schedule, making it an ideal opportunity for college students.</li>
<li>Great opportunities for anyone in Education or related fields, as many positions offer afternoon or evening hours.</li>
<li>Receive competitive compensation.</li>
<li>Ideal for those seeking part-time positions.</li>
<li>A fantastic entry point into the field of psychology, providing valuable real-world experience.</li>
<li>No experience required!</li>
<li>Full training offered.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Responsibilities:
</b></p><ul><li>Provide one-on-one ABA services to clients, using evidence-based interventions supporting independence and positive behavior.</li>
<li>Serve as an integral member of our clinical team, responsible for the direct implementation of skill building and care plans.</li>
<li>Record session data accurately using electronic devices.</li>
<li>Foster a positive learning environment for clients and connect with families.</li>
<li>Collaborate with families and providers to enhance treatment effectiveness.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Qualifications:</b></p>
<ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent.</li>
<li>Willingness to learn and passionate about making a difference for children with Autism.</li>
<li>Patience, compassion, and the ability to maintain a calm demeanor in challenging situations.</li>
<li>Reliable method of transportation</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Need to Knows:
</b></p><ul><li>Services will be provided in clients' homes or in the community-based locations.</li>
<li>All positions start off part-time.</li>
<li>Required to take the 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician course.</li>
<li>Minimum 6 month commitment required</li>
</ul>
<p>This position is perfect for anyone passionate about helping children with Autism thrive! We provide paid training &mdash; no prior experience is required.</p>
<p><b>Great Fit If You Have Experience In:</b></p>
<ul><li><p>Education or early childhood development</p>
</li><li><p>Childcare, babysitting, or youth mentorship</p>
</li><li><p>Teaching assistant, paraprofessional, or instructional aide roles</p>
</li><li><p>After-school programs or camp counseling</p>
</li><li><p>Behavioral health, mental health, or social services</p>
</li><li><p>ABA therapy or working with individuals with Autism</p>
</li><li><p>Healthcare support (DSP, CNA, HHA, PCA, caregiver)</p>
</li><li><p>Supporting a neurodiverse family member or loved one</p>
</li><li><p>Behavior Technician, ABA, Registered Behavior Technician</p>
</li></ul><p><b>No experience? No problem &mdash; paid training is provided!</b><br>
If you're compassionate, patient, and passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply.</p>
<p><b>Apply today to join our team, begin your career in ABA, and make that positive difference!</b></p></div>

Behavioral Health Associate – Macksville

Mercy

<div><div><ul><li>Festus, Missouri</li><li>
Clinical Support</li><li>
Other Allied Health</li><li>
PRN</li><li>
Part-time</li><li>
Mercy Hospital Jefferson</li><li>
JR244995</li></ul><div><div><div><div><div>
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Find Your Calling At Mercy!</b></h1><p></p>
Under the supervision of the registered nurse, assist in the individualized care of the patient directed toward achieving the patients highest level of physical and mental wellness. Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to nursing care. Assists in unit operational support tasks or duties. Performs duties and responsibilities in manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.<p></p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Position Details:</b></h1><p></p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Behavioral Health Associate - PRN</b></h1><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Mercy Hospital Jefferson</b></h1><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Festus, MO 63028</b></h1><p></p><p>
Mercy Behavioral Health Services provides a structured and therapeutic environment to individuals suffering from psychiatric illness, behavioral disorders and substance use disorder. Here at Mercy our dedicated multi-disciplinary team promotes a structured therapeutic program to help those in crisis through evaluation, education, medication therapy, individual and group therapy and relapse prevention.</p><p></p><p>
Qualifications:</p><ul><li><b>
Education</b>: High school diploma, G.E.D., CNA/CPCT or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum, and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.</li><li><b>
Experience</b>: If no previous experience, Mercy will provide a required 175-hour training program that meets the state of practice Department of Health and Senior Services requirements. The program will be completed as part of the new hire orientation process and must be completed within 90 days of hire to remain in the PCT position per state guidelines.</li><li><b>
Certifications:</b> BLS Required within one month of hire, completion of PCT competencies within 3 months of hire.</li><li><b>
Other</b>: Minimum Physical Requirements- Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.- Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.- Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.</li><li><b>
Preferred Experience</b>: EMT, Paramedic or Previous Patient Care Experience.- Preferred Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) in the state of practice, Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT).</li></ul><p></p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Why Mercy?</b></h1><p></p><p>
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.</p><p></p><p>
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.</p><br>
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Behavioral Health Associate - PRN - Mercy Jefferson

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About NYC Health + Hospitals</b></h2><div><br>
<div><div>
</div><p>NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is the community hospital of choice for residents of East Harlem, northern Manhattan, and neighboring communities. The hospital provides culturally-sensitive care in a welcoming and hospitable setting, emphasizing primary care medicine and utilizing the latest advances in medical science. Metropolitan delivers high quality health services with compassion, dignity, and respect to all, without exception. Since its founding in 1875, the hospital has been affiliated with New York Medical College, representing the oldest partnership between a hospital and a private medical school in the United States. Metropolitan is a part of the NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal hospital and health care system in the country.</p><p>
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.</p>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Duties &amp; Responsibilities</b></h2><div><br>
<div><div>
</div><p><b>Purpose of Position</b>:</p><p>
Under clinical or behavioral health supervision, provides non-clinical supervision and ensures appropriate training and orientation are provided to behavioral health associates (BHAs) assigned to all areas, where BHA services are needed, including Emergency Department (ED), Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Room (CPEP) and Inpatient and Outpatient services. Acts in accordance with NYC Health + Hospitals, applicable local, state, and federal rules, regulations and patient safety standards. Contributes to continuous improvements to patient safety<br>
and compliance activities.</p><p><b>
Essential Duties and Responsibilities</b>:</p><p>
1. Provides non-clinical supervision and coordinates the day-to-day activities of BHAs to ensure efficient and effective operations of the department and that the workflow is managed and monitored to meet departmental and service needs.</p><p>
2. Participates in the orientation of new staff and ensures that new BHAs attend appropriate training (e.g., Behavioral Health Associate Academy) and are assigned a preceptor for the duration of the orientation.</p><p>
3. Participates in the review, management, and evaluation of staff performance, and based on observation and incidents, collaborates with the Assistant Director of Nursing and Head Nurse to re-assign BHAs.</p><p>
4. Coordinates in planning and scheduling of relevant training, including preventing and managing crisis situation (PMCS) classes; coordinates other appropriate activities to ensure staff are providing coordinated services.</p><p>
5. In collaboration with the Service Director or designee, plans and presents seminars to BHAs on relevant<br>
issues or new techniques of managing aggression.</p><p>
6. Attends treatment team meetings, when requested, for assistance in developing appropriate interventions for patients whose symptomatology includes aggression and/or violence.</p><p>
7. Acts as a liaison and serves as a resource to nurse educators and other appropriate staff on matters pertaining to activities, training, quality improvement initiatives and other relevant activities related to behavioral health.</p><p>
8. Tracks all behavioral health codes and ensures that debriefing occurs; communicates information from the debriefing to nursing leadership and treatment team, and shares information with BHAs so they can alter their interventions accordingly.</p><p>
9. Attends nursing rounds, morning administrative briefings, and other administrative meetings, as directed.</p><p>
10. Supports operational scheduling.</p><p>
11. Participates in quality assurance/performance improvement (QA/PI) activities, and departmental and/or<br>
health care setting-wide Crisis Management and other relevant training, as required.</p><p>
12. Promotes, prepares, and conducts special activities, events, and presentations in support of the program, as assigned.</p><p>
13. Performs other related duties, as directed.</p>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Minimum Qualifications</b></h2><div><br>
<div><div>
</div><div>1. An Associate&rsquo;s degree in criminal justice, social services or a health-related area; and two (2) years of full-time experience in law enforcement, nursing or psychiatric/behavioral health in a high volume, intensive care environment; or<br>
2. A High School diploma or a G.E.D. and three (3) years of full-time experience, as described in #1 above.<br>
3. Completion of the NYC Health + Hospitals Supervisory Training within three (3) months of appointment.<br>
4. *Successful completion of an appropriate training program in the application and use of restraints and seclusion must be completed prior to an individual performing such work.<br>
5. Successful completion of an appropriate training in the performance of vital signs and grooming within ninety (90) calendar days of appointment to the title.<br>
<ul><li>Special Note:</li></ul>
As required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Hospital Conditions of Participation - Patients&rsquo; Rights (42 CFR Part 482), before applying restraints, implementing seclusion, performing associated monitoring of the restrained or secluded individual, or providing care for such individual, staff must be trained and able to demonstrate competency in the performance of these actions.</div>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Benefits</b></h2><div><br>
<div><div>
</div><p>NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:</p><ul><li>
Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week</li><li>
Retirement Savings and Pension Plans</li><li>
Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts</li><li>
Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees</li><li>
College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities</li><li>
College Savings Program</li><li>
Union Benefits for eligible titles</li><li>
Multiple employee discounts programs</li><li>
Commuter Benefits Programs</li></ul>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How To Apply</b></h2><div><br>
<div><div>
</div><p>If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the &quot;Apply for Job&quot; button.</p></div></div></div></div></div>

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