Behavioral Health Associate - Inpatient Psychiatry - Rivington - Part Time/Days

Job Description

The Behavioral Health Associate (BHA) engages interacts and assists patients in a therapeutic milieu and with a clinical team approach (with emphasis on patients identified as high risk). Assists with the admissions, transfer and discharge of patients according to established policy and procedure’s.

Responsibilities

• Clinical/Technical/Service 1. Identify high risk patients, uses Crisis Intervention practices and support safety plan intervention techniques to maintain a safe environment. 2. Understands patient characteristics, triggers, through trauma informed care and patient/environmental variables in order to assist in preventing patients from losing control. 3. Participates in shift hand-off meetings, unit rounds, community meetings, team meetings and committee meeting as required. 4. Participates in debriefing after codes, incidents, and use of restraints. 5. Assists in the assessment of need for as well as the application and removal of restraints 6. Leads or co-leads discussion groups on topics such as anger and safety. 7. Reviews incident reports as needed to identify possible preventable factors and present these to the treatment team. 8. Performs environmental/patient safety rounds and implement a higher level of observation in emergencies. Reports observations, interactions and patient activity to assigned nursing staff timely. 9. Escorts patients during transfer, for testing or for admission on or off facility premises as required. 10. Participates in quality assurance/performance improvement activities and departmental and/or facility-wide training as required. 11. Provide ongoing training to unit-staff in implementation of de-escalation training and physical interventions. 12. Assists the nursing staff in performing selected nursing procedures and functional tasks to specific patients 13. Provides direct physical care, and/or one to one observation to selected patients under supervision 14. Assists with lifting, positioning. moving and ambulating patients using body mechanics as instructed 15. Transports patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed 16. Escorts ambulatory patients 17. Escorts patients outside of the hospital as necessary 18. Obtains and records blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration rate in accordance with hospital policy. Page 2 of 3 19. Maintains neat and clean patient and service areas 20. Perform supplemental components of the nursing admission, i.e. tour of unit, orientation, patient and belonging search, as defined by RN
• Organizational/Managerial 1. Participates in the Department of Nursing Quality Improvement Program/activities 2. Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information
• Educational/Professional Development 1. Participates in the development of other staff members 2. Meets regulatory, licensure and annual health assessment requirements
• Communication/Relationships 1. Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, families and significant others. 2. Displays courtesy, tact and patience during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended community. 3. Maintains positive interpersonal skills with patients, visitors and staff 4. Adheres to MSHS legal and ethical standards 5. May be required to perform other duties as assigned
  
  

• Associate Degree or equivalent with some college level courses or
• A High School diploma or a G.E.D. and two years of full-time experience in law enforcement, Nursing or Psychiatric/Behavioral Health in a high volume, intensive care environment; or
• A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and experience. However, all candidates must possess a minimum of a High School diploma or G.E.D.
  
  

• See Above
• Trained on the job. Successful completion of on site preparation program.
• Successful completion of a Crisis Prevention and Intervention Course and updated according to policy
  
  

Current Heart Saver Certification from American Heart Association

American Heart Association Heartsaver or BLS Certification required

Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSBI

Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About The Mount Sinai Health System

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $28.3718 - $30.4264 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.