Behavioral Health Associate/1:1 Education Tech at Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Danville, Canonsburg, PA

Behavioral Health Associate/1:1 Education Tech at Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Danville in Canonsburg, PA. Est. up to $60k. Apply with swipeandhired.

Posted Date 3 weeks ago (9/23/2026 2:21 PM) ID 2026-109931 # of Openings 1 Job Family Technician-Behavioral Location: Name Southwood - IDD/ASD RTF Overview The psychiatric treatment of children and adolescents with severe emotional, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disabilities is best accomplished within a comprehensive treatment program specifically designed to meet individualized needs. For this reason, Southwood Psychiatric Hospital has created an Intellectual Developmental Disability / Autism Spectrum Disorder (IDD/ASD) Residential Treatment Program. Located in Cannonsburg, Pennsylvania, the IDD/ASD Program provides treatment for up to 44 males between the ages of 6 and 21 years of age. The staff-to-child ratio in this program is 1:4, ensuring that each patient who takes part in this programming option has the thorough support he needs to be successful during the treatment process. This position will be working in a classromm setting a majority of the time however will be cross-trained to work on the units of the program as well. Patients working with residents must be 21 years of age. We are not on the public transportation line. ​ PURPOSE STATEMENT: Responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services. ​ Ensure the well - being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment. ​ Responsibl e for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with indivi dualized supervision guidelines as needed. ​ Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information 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. ​ May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens. ​ May o btain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record. ​ 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. <