Rady Children's Hospital San Diego
Behavioral Health Assistant - Child & Adolescent Psych Services
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Behavioral Health Assistant (BHA) is a caregiver who functions under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The BHA provides patient care in accordance with each patient's individualized plan of care, unit standards and guidelines, hospital policies and procedures, and provides support to patients experiencing acute or chronic mental distress.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma, GED or foreign equivalent
BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by the American Heart Association
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree
2 years of experience
Six months experience working in a psych program, schools, residential day treatment centers, security, clinical experience, etc.
Bilingual
Child and adolescent experience
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training/certification
Clinical Nurse Assistant (CNA)/Medical Assistant (MA) experience
**The cu...
The Behavioral Health Assistant (BHA) is a caregiver who functions under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The BHA provides patient care in accordance with each patient's individualized plan of care, unit standards and guidelines, hospital policies and procedures, and provides support to patients experiencing acute or chronic mental distress.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma, GED or foreign equivalent
BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by the American Heart Association
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree
2 years of experience
Six months experience working in a psych program, schools, residential day treatment centers, security, clinical experience, etc.
Bilingual
Child and adolescent experience
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training/certification
Clinical Nurse Assistant (CNA)/Medical Assistant (MA) experience
**The cu...
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