Behavioral Health Associate II (QMHP Preferred)

Summit BHC

20d•$21 - $23

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Associate II 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 records; and responds to crises and medical emergencies as needed. The associate helps maintain a safe, positive, supportive, and structured environment while supporting clients’ treatment goals, wellness, and independence. The position also supports therapeutic and recreational programming, including facilitating educational-rehabilitative groups, planning activities, and organizing related equipment and supplies. It assists with admissions, discharges, documentation, transportation, unit organization, and shift handoffs. The role is based at Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, Virginia, and offers $21–$23 per hour.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
At least one year of experience as a Behavioral Health Associate (BHA).
At least one year of experience working with the specific population served by the facility.
CPR and de-escalation certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

QMHP certification preferred.
Knowledge of common psychiatric disorders and/or dual diagnosis and treatment modalities for the population served is preferred.
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 ongoing client 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 their behaviors, communicate significant observations to the supervisor, and encourage recreational activities.
Engage clients in activities and interactions that support achievement of treatment goals.
Facilitate client educational-rehabilitative groups on topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management, and independent living skills.
Take and record vital signs when applicable and communicate significant changes in a client’s condition to the charge nurse.
Document client information accurately, appropriately, and promptly in client records.
Apply de-escalation techniques to help manage clients’ emotions, behaviors, and participation in treatment.
Assist with unit cleaning, new-admit chart organization, discharge processes, and filing; initiate client or employee incident reports.
Provide or coordinate client transfers and transportation as required.
Provide a verbal report or briefing to the oncoming shift.
Welcome new clients, introduce them to clients and staff, explain programs, encourage participation, and orient them to the activities program and its benefits.
Remain aware of clients’ needs and individual goals, motivate them toward beneficial activities, and observe their interest levels and behaviors.
Contribute activity ideas and support a diverse therapeutic recreation program.
Organize and set up equipment for recreational activities 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.
Assist with admissions and discharges when needed.
Participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs and teach strategies that promote client wellness and independence as needed.
Ensure the program schedule is followed and report schedule variances to the supervisor.