PT BHA I

Summit BHC•Athens, GA

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 crises and medical emergencies as needed. This is an onsite, individual-contributor position at Twin Lakes Recovery Center in Monroe, Georgia.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
CPR certification and de-escalation training are required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
First aid may be required depending on state or facility requirements.

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.

Responsibilities

Promote client wellbeing and maintain a safe, positive, supportive, and structured environment through ongoing awareness and supervision.
Conduct safety checks at intervals consistent with individualized supervision guidelines.
Check clients for contraband and manage their valuables and belongings.
Interact routinely with clients, observe and report significant behaviors to a supervisor, encourage attendance at group therapy, and promote participation in unit activities.
Engage clients in activities and interactions that support their treatment goals.
Facilitate educational and rehabilitative groups on topics such as social skills, coping skills, and independent living skills.
Take and accurately record vital signs, and report significant changes in client condition to the charge nurse.
Document client information in records promptly, accurately, and appropriately.
Use de-escalation techniques to help manage client emotions, behavior, and participation in treatment.
Assist with unit cleaning, organization of new-admission charts, discharge processes, and filing; initiate client or employee incident reports.
Provide or coordinate client transfers and transportation as required.
Receive reports from the previous shift to plan work and provide a thorough, accurate report to the oncoming shift.
Welcome and orient new clients, introduce them to clients and staff, explain programs, and encourage participation in the activities program.
Consider clients’ needs and individual goals when encouraging beneficial activities, and observe their interests and behaviors.
Contribute activity ideas and support development 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, modify activities to suit group needs, and help maintain departmental resources, equipment, and supplies.