Behavioral Health Assistant - Child & Adolescent Psych Services

JOB SUMMARY:

The Behavioral Health Assistant (BHA) is a caregiver who functions under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The BHA provides patient care in accordance with each patient's individualized plan of care, unit standards and guidelines, hospital policies and procedures, and provides support to patients experiencing acute or chronic mental distress.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma, GED or foreign equivalent

BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by the American Heart Association

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree

2 years of experience

Six months experience working in a psych program, schools, residential day treatment centers, security, clinical experience, etc.

Bilingual

Child and adolescent experience

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training/certification

Clinical Nurse Assistant (CNA)/Medical Assistant (MA) experience

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