Behavioral Health Nurse Aide Trainee

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Behavioral Health Aide is a vital member of the Detox and Emergency Care component of the System of Care. The Aide is under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and is responsible for monitoring the safety and well-being of patients as they go through the detoxification process.  The Aide assists patients in their adjustment to the detoxification program routine and provides clinical and nursing staff with information concerning the patient’s presentation and their medical and clinical counseling needs. The Aide assists in overseeing the medical and psychiatric management of the patient in coordination with the nursing staff, and as a member of the treatment team participates in and provides input to the Interdisciplinary Team meetings.

*The type of treatment services that a facility can provide is contingent on the program’s licensure and accreditation status.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current (two years) of no felonies or substance abuse convictions.
• No experience required in a chemical dependency/psychiatric setting.
• Experience with delivering health education classes preferred.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• The Aide assists patients in their adjustment to the detoxification program routine and provides clinical and nursing staff with information concerning the patient’s presentation and their medical and clinical counseling needs.
• The Aide assists in overseeing the medical and psychiatric management of the patient in coordination with the nursing staff, and as a member of the treatment team participates in and provides input to the Interdisciplinary Team meetings.
• The Aide assists patients in their adjustment to the detoxification program routine and provides clinical and nursing staff with information concerning the patient’s presentation and clinical needs.