Behavioral Health Associate (PRN)

Summit BHC

8d•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 client care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling; assists with client data collection and record maintenance; and responds to crisis situations and medical emergencies as needed. This is an onsite, individual-contributor position at Northern Path Recovery Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Requirements

High school graduate 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 facility’s specific population.
Knowledge of common psychiatric disorders and/or dual diagnosis and treatment modalities for the population served.
First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

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 specified by individualized supervision guidelines.
Check clients for contraband and manage their valuables and belongings.
Interact routinely with clients, observe behavior, report significant observations to a supervisor, encourage attendance at group therapy, and promote 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 record vital signs, and communicate significant changes in a client’s condition to the charge nurse.
Chart accurately, appropriately, and in a timely manner in client records.
Apply de-escalation techniques to help manage clients’ emotions, behavior, and participation in treatment.
Assist with unit cleaning, organizing new-admission charts, discharge processes, and filing; initiate client and employee incident reports.
Provide or coordinate client transfers and transportation as required.
Receive a report from the previous shift to plan work and provide 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 and its benefits.
Remain aware of clients’ needs and individual goals, motivate them toward beneficial activities, and observe their interest and behavior.
Contribute activity ideas and support planning of a diverse therapeutic recreation program.
Organize and set up equipment for recreational activities and provide activity resources and supplies as needed.
Enforce safety rules, prevent injury, and modify activities to suit specific groups.
Help develop and maintain departmental resources and monitor equipment and supplies.