Behavioral Health Associate I - On Call

Volunteers of America of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Associate I (BHA I) helps maintain a safe, healthy, and treatment-supportive environment for residents at the ARCH facility. The role supports residents’ treatment goals through coaching, behavioral interventions, crisis support, medication oversight, and communication with Substance Use Disorder Case Managers, Mental Health Clinicians, and other Behavioral Health Associates. The position also involves facility management, shift documentation, program activities, client supervision, and transportation when necessary. This is an on-call, part-time, hourly, non-exempt position. Employees must be willing to work at least 32 hours per month, including evenings and weekends, and provide their availability a month in advance. Shifts are scheduled from 12 a.m.–8 a.m., 8 a.m.–4 p.m., and 4 p.m.–12 a.m. The BHA I works in office areas and interacts with staff, consultants, vendors, and residents; interruptions may occur during the workday.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to make sound decisions based on available information.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to safely transport clients in an agency vehicle if required.
Ability to participate in recreational activities with clients, including hikes and indoor or outdoor events.
Willingness to work a minimum of 32 hours per month.
Willingness to return phone calls within a reasonable timeframe.
Willingness to provide a schedule of availability a month ahead, by the 15th of each month for the following month, aligning with scheduled shifts and providing at least four shifts (32 hours) monthly.

Nice To Haves

Two years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Provide coaching and behavioral interventions within program guidelines and under supervisory direction, including setting boundaries, enforcing program rules, using the point system, and implementing individual and group interventions.
Provide crisis intervention as needed within program guidelines and with treatment-team supervision.
Use the social environment and client strengths to guide residents in identifying problems and working toward solutions.
Communicate pertinent information to team members to support coordinated services for residents.
Maintain a safe and healthy environment and oversee clients’ self-administration of medication.
Document medication processes in staff and medication logs.
Manage the facility during assigned shifts, maintaining the physical environment and agency staff-sight philosophy.
Remain on shift until relieved and the required staff-to-client census of 1:6 is established.
Implement emergency procedures, conduct assigned emergency drills, and document drill outcomes.
Help organize and participate in educational, vocational, and recreational programming.
Prepare or oversee preparation of client meals, supervise client chores, and provide services in the school.
Provide client transportation in a company vehicle when necessary and follow procedures for urinalysis testing.
Check clients in and out of the facility and conduct personal and room searches.
Participate in moderately physical activities with clients, including hikes and walks.
Complete required written client records, logs, and Critical Incident Reports according to agency policies and deadlines.
Follow the NAADAC code of ethics, agency code of conduct, HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 requirements, and agency confidentiality policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.