Veteran Unit Behavioral Health Associate (BHA/BHT/MHT)
Job description
Licensed Practical Nurse
Seven Hills Hospital is a leading provider of behavioral health services the greater Las Vegas area. Nursing services at Seven Hills has a rich history of providing the experience you need to advance your career. Previous Behavioral Health Associates have gone on to become Registered Nurses, Case Managers, and Healthcare Leaders. Seven Hills Hospital can provide you with the skills you need to be successful in a flourishing career in mental health. Working as part of the Nursing team, you will be joining an elite group of healthcare professionals that help some of the most debilitated patients reach their highest potential of functioning.
Veteran Unit:
This position is for a Behavioral Health Associate who will be specially trained to work on all units including an exclusive unit for veterans. This unit is serving America's heroes currently serving, veterans, and family members. The Behavioral Health Associate will help to coordinate care and oversight and provide assistance for those as they engage in activities and programming designed to help integrate the client back into the community. Veterans, National Guard, and Reserve are preferred for this position.
Behavioral Health Associate:
The Behavioral Health Associate, or BHA, is a clinical staff member who interacts with patients throughout the shift. They demonstrate strong observation and de-escalation skills and are often the first people to intervene in high-stress situations. They instruct, assist, and supervise activities throughout the day.
Duties include:
- Minimum High School diploma or equivalent required
- One year of experience in a psychiatric setting/patient care preferred
- Good communication skills, i.e., reading, writing, and speaking
- Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach and stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
- Good leadership qualities which include self-control, patience, and empathy
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.50 - $18.00 per hour
Medical specialties:
- Addiction Medicine
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Work Location: One location
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