Job Details

Behavioral Health AideThe primary role of the Behavioral Health Aide is to assist with planning and implementation of activities for all geriatric, adult, and adolescent patients. Activities may include arts and crafts, outdoor activities, or sports and movement programs. The Aide may prepare or set up equipment and ensure the safety of all participants in the activity. The Behavioral Health Aide maintains knowledge of, participates in further training provided, and understands the potential risks regarding occupational health hazards (e.g. bloodborne pathogen exposures).Key responsibilities include:Implements activity therapy plans and activities in conjunction with treatment goals.Assists the therapist in conducting group sessions for patients, which may draw from mediums such as art therapy, exercise, games or leisure activities.Assists the therapist in planning and preparing for activities that promote creativity, wellness, and skills contributing to mental health stability.Completes draft documentation and progress notes on time and individualized per patient and sends to the therapist for completion and signature.Assists the therapist communicating with community resources and community partners to schedule hospital groups pertaining to canine therapy, music therapy, equine therapy, and other community-based resources to supplement programming at the hospital.Assists the therapist researches activities and group material to use within scope of practice to facilitate group programming.Assists the therapists in maintaining inventory of supplies and items for activity-based groups, and complete an order list monthly to Director of Social Services and/or Director of Clinical Services.Performs related duties, as requested.Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.Completes required documentation and progress notes on time and individualized per patient.