Behavioral Health Associate / Support Staff (Fri-Sun nights)

Acadia Healthcare•Sandy, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves in a residential treatment center for adults with substance use disorders and other mental health disorders. The position works closely with the therapist and medical teams to ensure clients have a safe, empathetic, and trauma-informed environment that fosters healing and long-term change. Turning Point Centers is a dually licensed, nationally accredited, local leader in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Mental Health treatment since 2007, with treatment locations throughout Salt Lake County and Davis County. As a contracted, in-network provider we offer a full continuum of care leveraging best practices and evidence-based modalities to deliver high quality, patient-centered treatment. Our model includes CBT, DBT, MI, and EMDR to effectively engage patients with an outcomes-oriented approach. Turning Point Centers values collaboration and provides a supportive environment with an interdisciplinary approach to client care. We are currently seeking experienced Behavioral Health Associates (BHAs) for Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN positions. This is a great opportunity for individuals with experience in behavioral health, residential treatment, or substance use recovery settings who want to continue making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Our BHAs play an essential role in maintaining a safe, supportive, and structured environment while working closely with clinical and medical teams to support clients throughout their treatment and recovery. If you are passionate about helping others and interested in the behavioral health field, we offer a comprehensive training program designed to help you build the skills needed to succeed and grow professionally in this field. We are hiring for all shifts, with a strong need for evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays. If you are compassionate, reliable, and committed to supporting individuals in treatment, we encourage you to apply and become part of a team dedicated to making a lasting impact.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Interest in behavioral health, addiction recovery, psychology, social services, or a related field
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
Reliable, compassionate, and team-oriented
Must be 21 years old or older
Active/valid driver’s license without DUI’s or serious moving violations within last 3 years
Ability to pass a federal background check through the Department of Human Services (Violent/Sexual/Predatory charges and/or convictions will result in denial of background check)

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 year working in treatment setting

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision and support to clients in a residential treatment setting
Help maintain a safe, structured, and supportive recovery environment
Monitor client behavior and report observations to clinical staff
Assist with daily routines and program activities
Encourage positive coping skills and recovery-focused behaviors
Complete accurate and timely documentation
Conduct client intakes
Maintain healthy boundaries.
Rounds and document client location/activity/mood.
Facilitate recreational/non-clinical groups
Transport clients off site in a 15-passenger van (no CDL required)
Supervise and participate in off-site recreational activities.
Medication management.
Light housekeeping (replacing living staples, trash, launder linens)
Writing detailed documentation
Use online-based client medical records systems.
Complete verbal “hand-offs” from shift to shift.
Managing emergency situations, de-escalating clients
Escalate situations to clinical and medical providers as necessary.
Conduct room searches, bag searches, and safety inspections.