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 expected hiring range for this position is $20.96 to $28.82

Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. 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.