Description

*We are a smoke and tobacco-free campus.

BENEFITS:

Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems provides a comprehensive benefits package:

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan

Time off Accrual

Excellent training program

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry. Join a team with defined career paths and a national family of hospitals and facilities.

SHIFTS AND HOURS

7 a.m.-7:30 p.m. shifts. FT employees work every other weekend. Shift differentials are available for certain shifts.

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.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School/GED or better

Experience

Preferred

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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