We are looking to add compassionate Behavioral Health Associate to our amazing Keystone Team!

Keystone Treatment Center is a 126 Bed Treatment Center providing services to adults on an inpatient basis. Keystone is located in Canton SD, just a short drive from Sioux Falls, SD.

You will be working with the Nursing team in providing therapeutic care to our patients.

WHO ARE WE

Established in 1973, Keystone Treatment Center has excelled in providing comprehensive individualized care for individuals who are suffering with Chemical Dependency, Compulsive Gambling and Co-occurring Mental Health Conditions. We are a nationally recognized and respected treatment center that offers both inpatient and outpatient treatment in an atmosphere of Trust, Honesty and Responsibility. Keystone is proud to offer a full continuum of recovery services including Assessments, Medical Detoxification, Rehabilitation, and Continuing care. Services are grounded in the 12 Steps of Recovery and a number of evidenced based therapeutic interventions that are designed to meet the unique needs of the patients who are entrusted in our care.

BENEFITS

Keystone Treatment Center provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our nurses. Current benefits include:

• Competitive Hourly Rate with Shift Differential available (Nights and Weekends)
• 8 Paid Holidays and 16 Hours of Personal Time
• Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Acadia Healthcare 401(K) plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (Counseling, Legal, Financial Services and more)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Excellent training program
• Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry. Join a team with defined career paths and a national family of hospitals and facilities

SHIFTS AND HOURS

• We have a 2nd shift position available. (2:00pm to 11:30 pm)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE MEDICATION AIDE (MEDAID)

• Provide Nursing care, as directed by the Nurse Staff and in conformance with the established standards and administrative policies
• Communicate clearly and effectively to patients, their family members, guests and other members of the health care team.
• Passes and charts daily medications as directed by nurse
• Provides therapeutic listening and guidance as required
• May transfer or transport patients
• Performs room checks

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Previous experience in behavioral health setting knowledge and experience working with the population of the facility preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services. 
• ​Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment. 
• ​Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.  
• ​Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.  
• ​Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff. 

• ​Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff. 
• ​May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.   
• ​May obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.  
• ​Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills. 
• ​Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.  

• ​Complete and maintain required documentation.  Assist with follow-up and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility.   
• ​May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member. 
• ​Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.  When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.  Recognize that patient safety is a top priority. 

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· High school diploma or equivalent required.

· Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

· CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

· First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal  employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.