Forest Knolls, California, USA
128 days ago
Behavioral Health Associate - Overnight

Serenity Knolls is located in the San Geronimo Valley just 10 minutes West of Fairfax has a new opening for an Overnight Behavioral Health Associate to join our team. Serenity Knolls is a 42 bed co-ed facility serving ages 18 and up. Included in the 42 bed capacity are 6 beds available for detox. Serenity Knolls is a 12 step based, social model residential treatment center. The Knolls uniquely combines the traditional social model of care with contemporary cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic and evidence based practice. Apply TODAY!!!!

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services.

· Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.

· Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.

· Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.

· Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff.

· Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.

· May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.

· May obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.

· Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills.

· Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.

· Complete and maintain required documentation. Assist with follow-up and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility.

· May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.

Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· High school diploma or equivalent required.

· Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

· CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

· First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements!

Benefits

Competitive Hourly Rates Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Paid Holidays Paid Time Off HSA & FSA Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Supplemental Life & AD&D Disability 401(k) Retirement Plan - with company match Employee Assistance Program/Employee Discount Program

Compensation for roles at Serenity Knolls varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Serenity Knolls provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California as set forth below.

Role Location: California

Calculated Hourly Range for role $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift 8 hour shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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