Behavioral Health Aide - Residential Extended (3-Day) or (4-Day)

Arc of Anchorage.•Anchorage, AK

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Adult Mental Health Residential (AMHR) Behavioral Health Aide – Residential Extended Shift provides person-centered behavioral health services and recovery-oriented support to individuals receiving Adult Mental Health Residential services. This position works collaboratively with the clinical team to promote recovery, safety, independence, and successful treatment outcomes while maintaining a therapeutic environment. The Residential Extended Shift model is designed to provide greater continuity of care by allowing employees to spend extended periods of time with the individuals they support. Longer shifts promote stronger therapeutic relationships, increased consistency in service delivery, improved communication among team members, and enhanced quality of care while supporting The Arc of Anchorage's Mission Statement and Guiding Values.

Requirements

Background checks as defined by licensing agencies
Current TB test/clearance
Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
Clean driving record
Pass mandatory agency trainings (i.e., CPR, Mandt, Programs)

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma/GED
Knowledge of or experience in client care in a clinical or medical setting.
Knowledge of cross-cultural issues.
Knowledge of peer support mentorship, advocacy, and recovery support
Understanding of trauma-informed care.
Alaska driver’s license with acceptable driving history and driving records.
Ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative work environment and to work with a minimum of supervision.
Effective verbal and written communication skills in English, including the ability to communicate professionally with clients, coworkers, families, and community partners
Proficient with general office equipment including computers and related software, with Windows applications, databases, and report-generating software.

Responsibilities

Maintain internal program statistics, referral data, follow-up records, and required documentation in electronic health record systems and other agency databases.
Schedule rooms for treatment sessions, group activities, and meetings; answer telephones and the staff hotline as needed.
Prepare and submit incident reports, critical incident reports, corrective actions, and other required documentation.
Provide direct supervision while ensuring the safety, health, and well-being of clients at all times.
Observe, report, and redirect clients.
Build therapeutic relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
Support clients in achieving treatment plan goals through coaching, encouragement, skill-building, and recovery-oriented supports.
Facilitate or assist with therapeutic, recreational, educational, life skills, and recovery-oriented groups and activities.
Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene, cooking/meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, budgeting, shopping, and community integration based on individual needs.
Safely transport and accompany clients to medical appointments, legal appointments, community activities, and other approved outings.
Complete required medication training, observe or assist with medication administration as permitted by agency policy, and accurately complete all required medication documentation.
Implement approved crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, including MANDT.
Maintain a clean, safe, and therapeutic living environment while performing routine household tasks.
Ensure client rights, confidentiality, and privacy are maintained in accordance with HIPAA, applicable behavioral health regulations, and agency policies.
Observe for signs of abuse, neglect, self-harm, suicidal ideation, or other safety concerns and immediately report concerns according to agency policy.
Collaborate effectively with clinicians, nurses, psychiatrists, case managers, families (when authorized), community providers, and other interdisciplinary team members.
Participate in shift reports, treatment team meetings, supervision, staff meetings, and all required training.
Follow all agency policies, procedures, emergency response protocols, infection control practices, and safety requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.