Description

Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Behavioral Health Associate performs and assists with various tasks in the PCCRC, including basic patient care, and direct and indirect diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. This position requires providing services to the following age population; children and adolescents ages 3 y/o to 17 y/o, in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional and developmental age of the individual served.

The Philadelphia Children's Crisis Response Center (PCCRC) is currently seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Associate.

The Behavioral Health Associate will be responsible for:

• Completing portions of the patient assessment.

• Provides patient care.

• Assesses units for safety.

• Maintains complete and accurate documentation.

• Leads and co-leads therapeutic activities.

The position requires:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and 2 years of experience in Human Services and/or Behavioral Health required.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a human services or related field and 1 year of experience in Human Services and/or Behavioral Health preferred.

• Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.

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)