Behavioral Health Aide-PD

$56,160 - $57,158/Yr

Catholic Health System - West Islip, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

West Islip, NY

501-1,000 employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Behavioral Health Aide position at Good Samaritan University Hospital involves providing support to patients with mental health issues, ensuring their safety and well-being through observation and intervention practices. The role requires effective communication with the interdisciplinary team and the ability to perform various clinical tasks while promoting a positive environment for both patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes crisis and/or de-escalation intervention practices with clients as necessary.
• Assists in the application and removal of restraints when deemed necessary by appropriate personnel.
• Identifies patient characteristics and environmental variables that may trigger agitated behaviors and communicates this information to the interdisciplinary team.
• Performs observation and monitoring of assigned patients on a one-to-one basis.
• Documents observations on forms and/or computerized patient records as per policy.
• Performs patient checks/rounds as required and reports observations to assigned nursing staff.
• Communicates clinical matters to assigned RN or other professional staff as required.
• Accurately performs and records procedures such as full vital signs and EKGs.
• Safely assists with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) during psychiatric emergencies.
• Interacts therapeutically and respectfully with all patients, their family members, and staff.
• Promotes positive working relationships with peers and others.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with the mentally ill population preferred.
• Previous hospital experience is a plus.
• BLS Certification required from the American Heart Association.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous benefits packages
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Support for professional and educational growth