BHA SLE - PRN

Summit BHC•New Deal, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Associate I is an individual contributor and 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 Ranch at Dove Tree in Lubbock, Texas, and is not remote. The associate supports clients’ wellbeing by maintaining a safe, positive, supportive, and structured environment. Duties include supervising clients, conducting safety checks, managing belongings and contraband checks, recording vital signs and chart notes, communicating significant observations and changes in condition, and applying de-escalation techniques. The role also supports treatment and activities through client engagement, educational-rehabilitative groups, activity planning and facilitation, and the organization of recreational equipment and supplies. Additional duties include shift reporting, client orientation, transportation coordination, incident reports, and unit upkeep.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Ensure clients’ wellbeing and maintain a safe, positive, supportive, and structured environment with continuous awareness and supervision.
Conduct safety checks at intervals specified by individualized supervision guidelines.
Check clients for contraband and manage their valuables and belongings.
Interact with clients, observe behaviors, communicate significant observations to the treatment team, encourage group therapy attendance, and promote participation in unit activities.
Engage clients in activities and interactions that encourage progress toward treatment goals.
Facilitate educational-rehabilitative groups on topics such as social skills, coping skills, and independent living skills.
Take and record vital signs and communicate significant changes in clients’ conditions to the charge nurse.
Chart in client records accurately, appropriately, and on time.
Apply de-escalation techniques to help manage clients’ emotions, behavior, and treatment participation.
Assist with unit cleaning, new-admission chart organization, discharge processes, 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 and orient new clients, introduce them to clients and staff, explain programs, and encourage participation in activities.
Remain aware of clients’ needs and individual goals, motivate participation in beneficial activities, and observe interest levels and behaviors.
Contribute ideas to activity planning and the therapeutic recreation program.
Organize and set up equipment for recreational activities and provide clients with activity resources and supplies as needed.
Enforce safety rules, prevent injuries, and modify activities to meet the needs of specific groups.
Help develop and maintain departmental resources and monitor equipment and supplies.