Behavioral Health Associate 1

Company: Erlanger Behavioral Health
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: January 7, 2021

Job Description:

As a Mental Health Technician at Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital you will participate in the development and implementation of patient's treatment plan by:

• Providing care and close supervision of facility patients and documenting behavior
• Developing positive relations hips with patients and co-workers
• Following facility policies and procedures implementing treatment plans and providing crisis intervention as necessary
• Actively participate as a part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision and interaction
• Act as a role model in using appropriate counseling skills by de-escalating aggression, using active listening skills, using appropriate tone and volume of voice, providing a high frequency and variety of positive reinforcements, maintain appropriate boundaries, and promoting a positive peer culture.
  One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Mental Health Technician is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to patents and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.
  Watch now to learn more about our Behavioral Healthcare Associate position: BHA Video
  Education
  Required
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    High School/GED or better
    Preferred
    • 
      Bachelors or better
      Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
      The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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