Behavioral Health Associate - Op

Creekside Behavioral Health

Kingsport, Tennessee, US
Competitive salary commensurate with experience; b...
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Monitoring patient behaviors
Applying de-escalation techniques
Conducting safety checks
Creekside Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate to join their multidisciplinary treatment team in Kingsport, Tennessee. The successful candidate will provide patient care, monitor behaviors, and assist in various treatment activities under the supervision of licensed nursing staff

Job Summary

  • The Behavioral Health Associate works under direct supervision to monitor patient behaviors and provide continuous care in a structured environment.
  • Responsibilities include conducting safety checks, managing crises, applying de-escalation techniques, and facilitating groups on social and coping skills.
  • Creekside Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and competitive salary while encouraging applications from veterans and military spouses.

Matching Summary

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Creekside Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate to join their multidisciplinary treatment team in Kingsport, Tennessee. The successful candidate will provide patient care, monitor behaviors, and assist in various treatment activities under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.

Salary

Competitive salary commensurate with experience; Benefits: Comprehensive benefit plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • monitoring patient behaviors
  • applying de-escalation techniques
  • conducting safety checks
  • recording vital signs
  • managing contraband and valuables

Nice-to-have

  • experience with dual diagnosis population
  • knowledge of psychiatric disorders
  • facilitating educational groups
  • encouraging treatment goal achievement

Key Requirements

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Six months experience preferred
  • CPR certification required
  • De-escalation certification required
  • Restraint certification required

Work Rights

Not specified

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