About this role
Behavioral Health Attendant (BHA) – Job Description Summary Under the general direction of a Registered Nurse, the Behavioral Health Attendant (BHA) provides direct, non-clinical support to patients requiring observation who may be experiencing mental health or behavioral challenges. BHAs work collaboratively with clinical staff to ensure a safe, therapeutic environment while maintaining patient dignity and upholding Brown University Health’s values. All employees are expected to model the organization’s core values:
• Compassion • Accountability • Respect • Excellence In addition, employees must demonstrate the core success factors that guide teamwork and performance:
• Instill Trust and Value Differences • Patient and Community Focus • Collaborate Key Responsibilities
• Receive patient handoff/report prior to beginning observation duties • Conduct continuous or intermittent patient observation as assigned • Promptly report changes in patient condition to nursing or clinical staff • Monitor and document patient behavior, mood, and activity per established protocols • Maintain constant attention on assigned patient(s), minimizing distractions • Assist with activities of daily living, including: • Hygiene • Meals • Mobility (as directed by nursing staff)
• Engage patients in a compassionate, respectful manner, including: • Therapeutic interaction • Recreational activities aligned with training
• Utilize approved verbal de-escalation techniques to maintain safety • Maintain required certifications: • De-escalation and restraint training (initial and annual recertification) • Basic Life Support (BLS) • Safe patient handling training
• Participate in staff development, supervision, and team meetings • Maintain a safe, clean, and hazard-free environment • Ensure compliance with: • Patient rights • Patient privacy and confidentiality standards • Hospital safety policies and procedures
• Perform additional duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent (required) Experience:
• Prior patient care experience or education in a human services field (preferred) Work Environment & Physical Requirements
• Active participation in patient care activities • Ability to assist with activities of daily living and patient management • Physical capability to safely support patients as trained Additional Information Independent Action:
• Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams including nurses, social workers, therapists, and physicians to support treatment goals Supervisory Responsibilities:
• None
Pay Range:
$21.09-$22.04Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Location: Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903Work Type: 1900-0730; every other weekend/holidayWork Shift: NightDriving Required: NoUnion: International Brotherhood Teamsters