About the role
About Us
Healing Body and Mind.
NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals is a national leader in behavioral healthcare, specializing in patients with acute psychiatric and complex medical needs. Our hospitals use an interdisciplinary, multi-specialty approach that delivers high-quality, patient-centered care when it’s needed most.
With locations in Indiana, Michigan, Texas, and Arizona, we’re expanding access to our unique model of care across the United States. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a lasting difference in the lives of patients and families every day.
Overview
NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals is looking for Behavioral Associates at our Phoenix location. NPH is the national leader in providing medical and neurobehavioral care to patients in acute psychiatric distress. You will be joining a team of rock star staff who provide exceptional, patient-centered care and understand our patients are always our number one priority! The Behavioral Associate will work with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide direct behavioral care to patients with a variety of psychiatric conditions.
Benefits of joining NPH
- Competitive pay rates
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- NPH 401(k) plan with up to 4% Company match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Programs
- Generous PTO and Time Off Policy
- Special tuition offers through Capella University
- Work/life balance with great professional growth opportunities
- Employee Discounts through LifeMart
We have day and night shifts available!
Responsibilities
- Identify high-risk patients, use Crisis Intervention practices and support safety plan intervention techniques to maintain a safe environment.
- Perform environmental/patient safety rounds and implement a higher level of observation in emergencies. Report observations, interactions, and patient activity to assigned nursing staff timely.
- Understand patient characteristics, triggers, through trauma-informed care and patient/environmental variables in order to assist in preventing patients from losing control.
- Participate in shift hand-off meetings, unit rounds, community meetings, team meetings, and committee meetings as required.
- Participate in debriefing after codes, incidents, and use of restraints.
- Assist in the assessment of need for as well as the application and removal of restraints.
- Lead or co-lead discussion groups on topics such as anger and safety.
- Review incident reports as needed to identify possible preventable factors and present these to the treatment team.
- Escort patients during transfer, for testing, or for admission on or off facility premises as required.
- Participate in quality assurance/performance improvement activities and departmental and/or facility-wide training as required.
- Provide ongoing training to unit staff in the implementation of de-escalation training and physical interventions.
- Assist the nursing staff in performing selected nursing procedures and functional tasks to specific patients.
- Provide direct physical care, and/or one-to-one observation to selected patients under supervision.
- Assist with lifting, positioning, moving, and ambulating patients using body mechanics as instructed.
- Transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed.
- Escort ambulatory patients.
- Escort patients outside of the hospital as necessary.
- Obtain and record blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration rate in accordance with hospital policy.
- Provide direct assistance to patients with Activities of Daily Living as needed.
Qualifications
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's degree or some college coursework in psychology, social work, or social services field preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Prior experience in a behavioral health setting preferred. At least 2 years of experience in a direct care role strongly preferred.
This is a great role for experienced behavioral health techs and those that are looking to start a new, rewarding career in behavioral health!
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