Behavioral Health Associate 1/ Client Care Technician - (Newport, TN)

CRITICAL FUNCTIONS: - Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment. - Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical details 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. - Oversee or assist patients with activities - 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. - Transports patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.