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 current salary range for this position is $22.00 to $30.27

A candidate’s placement in the range will be determined based on the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to being externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by reviewing market data to remain competitive within the nonprofit, healthcare sector. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.