BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AIDE-Little Rock Job at Arkansas Department Of Human Services

Arkansas Department Of Human Services Little Rock, AR 72205

From $31,892 a year

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AIDE

JOB # 09042

Arkansas State Hospital- Little Rock, Arkansas

Apply Online (required)-Copy & paste link into your browser: https://arcareers.arkansas.gov/job/LITTLE-ROCK-BEHAV-HLTH-AIDE-AR-72205/882438000/

NOTE: THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT ARKANSAS STATE HOSPITAL. Evening/Night/Weekend/ Shift Differential is paid as well as overtime bonuses are available.

Behavioral Health Aide Responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Aide is responsible for providing care to mental health patients at Arkansas State Hospital.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: Knowledge of behavior modification and group dynamics. Ability to plan, demonstrate and oversee patient activities and patient care. Ability to observe and document patient behavior. Ability to recommend modification of treatment plans.

Minimum Qualifications: The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus one year of experience providing services to those with behavioral health issues/mentally ill. 30 college hours or more may substitute for 1 year experience.

Salary/Benefits:

This position provides a new minimum salary of $31,892.00 with excellent benefits including group health and life insurance, state pension/retirement plans, paid holidays and annual leave time off paid maternity leave after 1 year.

*Evening/Night/Weekend Shift Differential will be paid*

*Background check and drug testing is required for all positions*

Learn more about DHS: The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) is the state's largest agency with 6,500 employees working in 80+ county offices serving more than one million people. Employees work in 9 major divisions to provide services to Arkansas citizens. DHS is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like childcare centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others. Go to: https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/

The State of Arkansas does not discriminate in access to employment opportunities or in employment or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $31,892.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Evening shift
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Standard shift:

  • Day shift

Weekly schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • behaviorial health/mentally ill job: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person




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