Behavioral Health Attendant - Day Shift - Logansport, IN

What You'll Do: Patient Care & Therapeutic Support Support patient recovery and treatment plan goals through daily interaction and engagement. Assist in implementing patient treatment plans. Monitor patients during meals, activities, classroom sessions, and common-area interactions. Observe, document, and report patient condition and behavior. Provide motivation, coaching, counseling, and daily living skills instruction. Advise patients regarding appropriate social behavior. Support community living skills development through structured activities. Assist with occupational and recreational therapy programming. Safety, Security & Crisis Intervention Help maintain a safe, therapeutic, and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Ensure patient safety and maintain order within assigned units. Utilize approved de-escalation and behavior management techniques. Assist in managing aggressive patient behavior when necessary. Conduct room searches and monitor for contraband. Escort patients to appointments and activities on and off campus. Secure doors, issue keys, search visitors, and operate communication systems. Perform basic first aid, CPR, and emergency response procedures when required. Daily Living & Patient Support Services Assist patients in building independence and self-sufficiency skills. Support patients with maintaining living areas, clothing, and personal supplies. Manage and distribute patient funds in accordance with treatment plans. Conduct ongoing assessments related to patient training and development needs. Provide a safe environment that promotes dignity, self-esteem, and learning. Administrative & Clinical Support Maintain accurate documentation and support daily unit operations. Complete routine clerical duties including scheduling, filing, supply ordering, and phone coverage. Record patient progress notes and observations. Obtain medications from the pharmacy and administer medication under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Maintain adherence to privacy and confidentiality requirements.

What You Bring: Skill Required / Highly Desired High school diploma or equivalent Required Experience with scheduling, filing, progress notes, supply ordering, and phone coverage Required Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality RequiredCPR/First Aid Certification Highly Desired Indiana Medical Aide Certification Highly DesiredCPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) or similar de-escalation certification Highly Desired Experience in behavioral health, residential treatment, or corrections-adjacent settings Highly Desired Work Environment & Schedule

Location: Logansport, Indiana

Work Environment: On-site inpatient psychiatric hospital setting

Contract Length: 13-week assignment with potential for extension

Schedule: Three (3) 12.5-hour shifts per week

Shift Hours: Approximately 6:30 AM to 7:30 PMRequired to work every other weekend and participate in holiday rotations Required to work with adult and geriatric patient populations Worksite attendance is an essential function of this position Why This Role Matters As a Behavioral Health Attendant, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for individuals working toward recovery. Your daily interactions, encouragement, and commitment to patient care will directly contribute to improved outcomes and help support individuals on their path toward greater independence and successful community reintegration.