Behavioral Health Associate - Dayshift

Come join our team as a Behavioral Health Associate, at North Tampa Behavioral Health!  If you are passionate and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those in need through compassionate therapeutic practices, this position is right for you!

 

Benefits:  At North Tampa Behavioral Health, we offer competitive compensation, benefits (including Medical, dental, vision insurance, life and AD&A, short term and long term disability, flexible spending account and health savings accounts), Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan {including a company match}, tuition assistance, employee referral program, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and regular opportunities for development and advancement.

 

North Tampa Behavioral Health is the leading treatment program for individuals suffering with mental health & substance abuse issues.  Our expert staff restore hope and provide lasting recovery to adults in the greater Tampa area, through holistic care and comprehensive inpatient & outpatient programs, including a separate inpatient program for senior adults.  Our inpatient program also features specialized tracks for co-occurring disorders and chemical dependency.  North Tampa Behavioral Health is conveniently located less the 20 miles from downtown Tampa, Florida, in beautiful Wesley Chapel, right off I-75 on SR-56.  Our employees describe working at North Tampa Behavioral Health as “being part of a family”, “ability to make a real difference in a person’s life”, “warm and welcoming”, “providing service to those in need”.  Our employees feel they make a difference in each patient they treat. Learn more at www.northtampabehavioralhealth.com.

 

We currently have an opening for a Full time, Day Shift (7 a.m.-7:30 p.m., including a weekend rotation), Behavioral Health Associate, to join our team of caring professionals.

 

Purpose of position: 

• Responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of the Director of Nursing. 
• 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. 
• 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. 
• 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.

 

Job Requirements:

Education:  High school diploma or equivalent required.

 

Experience:  One (1) year experience in behavioral health preferred.

 

Licensures/Certification:  Current CPR certification and Handle With Care (HWC) certification (will provide HWC training).