Behavioral Health Aide

Experience & Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent. Associates degree in Mental Health preferred.

Ability to effectively interact with institutional and clinical staff.

Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirement.

Hands on Training CPR Certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross

A background check, security clearance and drug screening are required for this role.

YesCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, Vietnam era veteran, or disabled Veteran status. EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans.

Responsibilities

Below is a list of your responsibilities as a Psychiatric Technician with YesCare at our location at 8201 State Road, Philadelphia, PA:

11p-7:30a rotational weekends; Part-time

Provision of life skills training to groups or individual patients as assigned. Groups to be offered may include personal hygiene, money management and community transition.

Measures vital signs, perform routine nursing procedures, such as collecting laboratory specimens and records information in patients’ charts.

Provision of special interest groups as assigned to stimulate patient interaction and involvement. Groups to be offered may include sports, current events, music, travel.

Provision of craft activities to individual patients or groups as assigned.

Provision of recreational activities to individual patients or groups as assigned. Recreational activities to include bingo, board games, tournaments, sports games, exercise periods.

Engagement in active treatment programming.

Provision of daily documentation of type of services provided and number of patients participating.

Monitor patients during scheduled and free time activities to minimize episodes of out-of-control behavior.

Interact with patients in socially appropriate manner to include involvement in activities or games.

Participation in unit treatment team planning.

Documentation of critical incidents and treatment progress in patients medical record.

Participation in unit morning report.

Participation in monthly unit staff meetings.

Provide support to therapist.

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Other duties as assigned by management.

Rate starting at $23.08/hr.

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About YesCare Health

Correctional healthcare is not just a job, it’s a calling!

As the correctional healthcare pioneer and leader for 40 years,YesCareprovides client partners with high quality healthcare and reentry services that will improve the health and safety of our patients, break the cycle of recidivism and better the communities where we live and work.

Benefits for our Part-Time Employees

Generous PTO plan

401k with matching funds

Employee Discount and Rewards Program

Tuition Assistance

Referral Bonuses – Refer a friend and get paid!

Advancement Opportunities

Competitive Wages

Performance Incentive

Our Vision

YesCareleads the industry by providing comprehensive healthcare and reentry services that improve the communities where we live and work.

Our Mission

YesCareembraces a recovery model of care. This means identifying and treating underlying conditions to support healthier and safer living while incarcerated and a better quality of life in our communities. In partnership with our clients, we deliver

solution-oriented care.

Our Values

Safety. We put safety first through preparation and prevention.

Motivation. We are driven by the desire to improve outcomes.

Accountability. We set high standards and hold our people to them.

Respect. We embrace our differences as we work toward common goals.

Teamwork. We achieve more together.

Evaluation. We use data to constantly monitor results.

Readjustment. We refine our practices to consistently achieve better outcomes.

Apply today at: Careers.yescarecorp.com

ID 2024-19260

Job Locations US-PA-Philadelphia

Category Behavioral/Mental Health

Position Type Regular Part-time

Shift / Schedule Weekday Night

Location ID 90722