FT BHA Day

Summit BHC•New Deal, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Associate I serves as an integral part 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 a full-time day position at The Ranch at Dove Tree in Lubbock, Texas, and is performed onsite.

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 based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Ensure client wellbeing and provide a safe, positive, supportive, and structured environment while maintaining constant awareness and supervision of clients.
Conduct safety checks at intervals consistent with individualized supervision guidelines.
Check clients for contraband and manage their valuables and belongings.
Interact with clients, observe their behaviors, report significant observations to a supervisor, encourage group therapy attendance, and promote participation in unit activities.
Engage clients in activities and interactions that encourage progress toward treatment goals.
Facilitate educational and rehabilitative groups on topics such as social skills, coping skills, and independent living skills.
Take and record vital signs, and communicate significant changes in a client’s condition 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, 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.
Help new clients become familiar with other clients, staff, programs, and activities, explaining the benefits of activities and encouraging participation.
Remain aware of clients’ needs and individual goals, motivate them toward beneficial activities, and observe their interest levels and behaviors.
Contribute activity ideas and support planning of a diverse therapeutic recreation program.
Organize and set up equipment for recreational activities, and provide activity resources and supplies as needed.
Enforce safety rules to prevent injury and modify activities to suit specific groups.
Help develop and maintain departmental resources and share responsibility for monitoring equipment and supplies.