PRN Behavioral Health Associate - All Days and All Shifts

Summit BHC•Mesa, AZ

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 crisis situations and medical emergencies as needed. This position is onsite at Canyon Vista Recovery Center in Mesa, Arizona, and requires availability for any day and any shift. The associate helps maintain a safe, positive, supportive, and structured environment; supports clients’ treatment goals and participation in activities; facilitates educational-rehabilitative groups; and assists with recreational programming, unit operations, client records, and shift handoffs. The position is an individual contributor.

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 served by the facility.
Knowledge of common psychiatric disorders and/or dual diagnosis and various treatment modalities for the population served.
First aid may be required depending on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Ensure client wellbeing and maintain a safe, positive, supportive, and structured environment with 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 behaviors, and communicate significant observations to a supervisor.
Encourage attendance at group therapy and participation in unit activities.
Engage clients in activities and interactions that support achievement of treatment goals.
Facilitate educational-rehabilitative groups covering topics such as social skills, coping skills, and independent living skills.
Take and record vital signs properly and communicate significant changes in a client’s condition to the charge nurse.
Chart timely, accurately, and appropriately in client records.
Apply de-escalation techniques to help manage clients’ emotions, behavior, and participation in treatment.
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 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 by introducing them to clients and staff, explaining programs, and encouraging participation.
Orient clients to the activities program and explain the benefits of activities.
Remain aware of clients’ needs and individual goals, motivate them toward beneficial activities, and observe their interests and behaviors.
Assist with activity planning by suggesting new ideas and contributing to a diverse therapeutic recreation program.
Organize and set up equipment for recreational activities and provide clients with 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 monitor equipment and supplies.