Behavioral Health Associate II (QMHP Preferred)

Summit BHC

1d•Onsite

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, recording, and maintenance; and responds to crisis situations and medical emergencies as needed. The position helps maintain a safe, positive, supportive, and structured environment through client supervision, safety checks, contraband checks, routine interaction, and communication with supervisors and clinical staff. It supports treatment goals by encouraging participation in therapy and unit activities, facilitating educational-rehabilitative groups, teaching wellness and independence strategies, and helping clients engage in appropriate activities. The role also includes recording vital signs and client information, assisting with admissions and discharges, maintaining unit organization and supplies, supporting recreational activities, enforcing safety rules, coordinating client transportation, and communicating thorough shift reports. This is an onsite individual-contributor position.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of common psychiatric disorders and/or dual diagnosis and various treatment modalities for the population served.
First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
Qualified veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply.

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 routinely with clients, observe behavior, 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 on 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 client emotions, behavior, and participation in treatment.
Assist with unit cleaning, organization of new-admit charts, discharge processes, filing, and related tasks; initiate client or employee incident reports.
Provide or coordinate client transfers and transportation with appropriate staff as required.
Receive a report from the previous shift to plan for the shift and give an accurate, thorough report to the oncoming shift.
Welcome new clients, introduce them to clients and staff, explain programs, encourage participation, and orient them to the activities program.
Remain aware of client needs and individual goals, motivate clients toward beneficial activities, and observe their interest levels and behaviors.
Assist with activity planning by suggesting new activities and a diverse therapeutic recreation program.
Organize and set up equipment for recreational activities and provide activity resources and supplies as needed.
Enforce safety rules to prevent injury and modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
Help develop and maintain departmental resources and monitor equipment and supplies.
Assist with admissions and discharges as needed.
Participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs and teach strategies to promote client wellness and independence as needed.
Ensure the program schedule is followed and report schedule variances to a supervisor.