Job description

Are you passionate about helping those who are suffering with severe mental illness? If so, we have a great opportunity waiting for you!

Hopewell Health Centers is a nationally accredited federally qualified health and community mental health center with 23 sites across TEN counties throughout Southeastern Ohio (Athens, Franklin, Gallia, Hocking, Jackson, Meigs, Perry, Ross, Vinton, and Washington). We are currently seeking a Behavior Aide to join our Athens Respite team.

This position is full-time and will be working 4pm-12am covering weekends and 3 shifts throughout the week

As a Behavior Aide, you will be responsible for:

• Providing direct care and behavioral support of the residents. Performs all of the following actions in providing services within Joint Commission and ODMHAS standards:
• Facilitate life skills through individual and groups on topics such as interpersonal skills, communication skills, anger and stress management, social skills, daily living skills, problem solving skills and positive coping skills.
• Provides assistance during crisis situations.
• Immediately report to Director any dangerous behaviors of the residents. Such behavior includes but is not limited to the following: suicidal actions or threats; damage to property; threats of actual or perceived violence; or other behaviors considered potentially harmful.
• Completing relevant documentation and provides statistical reporting as required by agency policy. Completes progress notes and daily logs within one working day of the delivery of service.
• Receiving supervision from Director or designee.
• Attending and participating in staff meetings as scheduled.
• Treating residents with respect and interacts with them in a careful manner, taking into account the assessments of their needs/problems and resources/strengths.
• Maintaining policies of confidentiality about residents and staff.
• Reporting to work on time and is fully prepared to give full attention to the job.
• Informing program director of any complaints from clients, families, community or a staff member in a timely and responsible manner.

What do we look for in our Behavior Aides??

• Eligible to work in the United Stated
• Experience and/or training working with severely mentally ill adults in a residential setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in mental health or closely related field preferred.
• Must possess the ability to work closely with clients and team members in problem solving; ability to work responsibly, ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form.
• The candidate must be able to relate well/appropriately to severely mentally ill adults.

What are some of the benefits of working for Hopewell Health Centers?

• We offer a competitive Starting Salary
• NHSC Loan Repayment eligible for certain positions
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401K and match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Bonus Program

If you truly want to make a difference in someone’s life and meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you!!

At Hopewell Health Centers, Inc., our Mission is to provide access to affordable, high quality, integrated health care for all. Our organization offers a wide range of services, which includes comprehensive behavioral health care, dental health care, and primary health care.

Hopewell Health Centers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Athens, OH: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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