Behavioral Health Associate Night Shift

Acadia Healthcare • Wilmington, NC

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About The Position

The Behavioral Health Associate provides therapeutic assistance to patients and serves as a direct liaison to the Director of Counseling regarding the status of the therapeutic community. The role works with adults aged 18 and over, including male and female patients with substance-use, co-occurring, or opiate-dependency needs, and with culturally diverse populations. CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification are required; training is offered by the facility. Management may add or remove duties as circumstances dictate.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification are required; training is offered by the facility.
• Current driver's license and a good DMV record.
• Knowledge of 12-step recovery programs.
• Ability to work with male and female adults aged 18 and over who have substance-use, co-occurring, or opiate-dependency needs.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse populations.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience working with the facility's specific population.
• Six months of experience performing the duties of a BHA II.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic assistance to patients.
• Serve as a direct liaison to the Director of Counseling regarding the status of the therapeutic community.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• EarnIn Next Day Pay Benefit: get paid as you work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED