BHA - Recovery 2nd Shift

Summit BHC•Port Matilda, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Associate I is an integral member of the multidisciplinary treatment team. The role monitors and reports client behaviors; provides continuous client care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling; assists with client data collection, recording, and maintenance; and responds to crisis situations and medical emergencies as needed. This is an onsite position at the facility in Port Matilda, Pennsylvania, working the second shift from 12:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The role is an individual-contributor position.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
CPR certification and de-escalation training are required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

Six months or more of experience working with the facility’s specific population.
Knowledge of common psychiatric disorders and/or dual diagnosis and treatment modalities for the population served.
First aid may be required depending on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Ensure clients’ wellbeing and maintain a safe, positive, supportive, and structured environment, with constant awareness and supervision of clients.
Conduct safety checks at intervals specified by individualized supervision guidelines.
Check clients for contraband and manage their valuables and belongings.
Interact routinely with clients, observe their behavior, and communicate significant observations to a supervisor.
Encourage attendance at group therapy and participation in unit activities.
Engage clients in activities and interactions intended to support treatment goals.
Facilitate educational and rehabilitative groups on topics such as social skills, coping skills, and independent living skills.
Take and record vital signs properly and communicate significant changes in clients’ conditions to the charge nurse.
Chart in client records in a timely, accurate, and appropriate manner.
Use de-escalation techniques to help manage clients’ emotions, behavior, and participation in treatment.
Assist with unit cleaning, organizing charts for new admissions, the discharge process, and filing; initiate client or employee incident reports.
Provide or coordinate client transfers and transportation as required.
Receive a report from the previous shift to plan for the shift and provide an accurate, thorough report to the oncoming shift.
Welcome new clients, introduce them to clients and staff, explain programs, and encourage participation.
Orient clients to the activities program and explain the benefits of activities.
Remain aware of clients’ needs and individual goals, motivate participation in beneficial activities, and observe interest levels and behavior.
Assist with activity planning by suggesting new activities and diverse therapeutic recreation programming.
Organize and set up equipment for recreational activities and provide activity resources and supplies as needed.
Enforce safety rules to prevent injury and adapt activities to the needs of specific groups.
Help develop and maintain departmental resources and monitor equipment and supplies.