Fulltime BHA Swing

Summit BHC•New Deal, TX

4d•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 and record maintenance; and responds to crisis situations and medical emergencies as needed. This is an onsite, individual-contributor position at The Ranch at Dove Tree in Lubbock, Texas. The position helps maintain a safe, positive, supportive, and structured environment while supporting clients’ treatment goals and participation in unit and recreational activities. The role also assists with routine unit operations, documentation, client orientation, activity resources, and communication between shifts.

Requirements

High school graduate 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 based on state or facility requirements.

Nice To Haves

Six months or more of experience working with the specific population served by the facility.
Knowledge of common psychiatric disorders and/or dual diagnosis and treatment modalities for the population served.

Responsibilities

Ensure client wellbeing and maintain a safe, positive, supportive, and structured environment with ongoing awareness and supervision of clients.
Conduct safety checks at intervals specified by individualized supervision guidelines.
Check clients for contraband and manage clients’ valuables and belongings.
Interact with clients, observe behavior, communicate significant observations to a supervisor, encourage group therapy attendance, and promote participation in unit activities.
Engage clients in activities and interactions that support treatment goals.
Facilitate educational and rehabilitative groups covering 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.
Apply de-escalation techniques to help manage clients’ emotions, behavior, and treatment participation.
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, use the information to plan the shift, and provide an accurate and thorough report to the oncoming shift.
Welcome and orient new clients, introduce them to clients and staff, explain programs, encourage participation, and describe the benefits of activities.
Remain aware of clients’ needs and individual goals, motivate participation in beneficial activities, and observe clients’ interest levels and behaviors.
Assist with activity planning by suggesting new ideas and therapeutic recreation options.
Organize and set up recreational activity equipment and provide clients with activity resources and supplies as needed.
Enforce safety rules, prevent injury, and modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
Help develop and maintain departmental resources and monitor equipment and supplies.