FT BHA Swing

Summit BHC•New Deal, TX

6d•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 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 The Ranch at Dove Tree in Lubbock, Texas.

Requirements

High school graduation 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 specific population served by the facility.
Knowledge of common psychiatric disorders and/or dual diagnosis and treatment modalities used with the population served.
First aid may be required depending on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Ensure clients’ wellbeing and maintain a safe, positive, supportive, and structured environment through constant awareness and supervision.
Conduct safety checks at intervals required by individualized supervision guidelines.
Check clients for contraband and manage their valuables and belongings.
Interact routinely with clients, observe behavior, and report significant observations to a supervisor.
Encourage attendance at group therapy and participation in unit activities.
Engage clients in activities and interactions that support treatment goals.
Facilitate educational and rehabilitative groups on topics such as social skills, coping skills, and independent living skills.
Take and properly record vital signs; communicate significant changes in a client’s condition to the charge nurse.
Chart in client records accurately, appropriately, and promptly.
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 the shift and provide an accurate, thorough report to the next shift.
Welcome new clients, introduce them to clients and staff, explain programs, and encourage 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.
Contribute ideas to activity planning and to a diverse therapeutic recreation program.
Organize and set up recreational activity equipment and provide activity resources and supplies as needed.
Enforce safety rules and modify activities to meet the needs of specific groups.
Help develop and maintain departmental resources and monitor equipment and supplies.