Behavioral Health Associate (BHA)

Summit BHC

102d

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Associate I serves as an integral part of the multidisciplinary treatment team and is responsible for monitoring and reporting of client behaviors; providing continuous client care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling; assisting in client data collection, recording, and maintenance; and responding in crisis situations and medical emergencies as needed.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.
• Knowledge of common psychiatric disorders and/or dual diagnosis and various treatment modalities preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required (training available upon hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report client behaviors.
• Provide continuous client care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling.
• Assist in client data collection, recording, and maintenance.
• Respond in crisis situations and medical emergencies as needed.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure supervision at intervals according to individualized guidelines.
• Check clients for contraband and manage client valuables.
• Interact routinely with clients and observe behaviors.
• Promote interest in recreational activities.
• Engage clients in activities designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
• Facilitate client educational-rehabilitative groups covering various topics.
• Take and record vital signs and communicate significant changes to the charge nurse.
• Document in client records timely, accurately, and appropriately.
• Apply de-escalation techniques to manage client emotions and behavior.
• Assist with unit cleaning and organization of new admits charts.
• Initiate client/employee incident reports.
• Provide transfer or transportation for clients as required.
• Provide verbal report/briefing to the oncoming shift.
• Serve as a resource for new clients, introducing them to other clients and staff.
• Orient clients to the activities program and explain benefits.
• Maintain awareness of client's needs and individual goals.
• Assist with activity planning and offer new activity ideas.
• Organize and set up equipment for recreational activities.
• Provide clients with activity resources and supplies.
• Enforce safety rules to prevent injury and modify activities as needed.
• Help develop and maintain departmental resources.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plan.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees