PRN Behavioral Health Associate

Summit BHC•Bel Aire, KS

1d•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, recording, and maintenance; and responds to crisis situations and medical emergencies as needed. This individual contributor position is onsite at Bel Aire Recovery Center in Bel Aire, Kansas. Schedules are 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., or 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
CPR certification and de-escalation training are required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

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.

Responsibilities

Ensure client wellbeing and provide a safe, positive, supportive, and structured environment while maintaining 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 their 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 and rehabilitative groups covering 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 in client records in a timely, accurate, and appropriate manner.
Apply de-escalation techniques to help manage clients’ emotions, behavior, and participation in treatment.
Assist with unit cleaning, new-admission chart organization, discharge processes, and filing; initiate client or employee incident reports.
Provide or coordinate client transfers and transportation as required.
Receive information from the previous shift for planning 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 activities and their benefits.
Remain aware of client needs and individual goals, motivate clients toward beneficial activities, and observe their interest levels 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 injuries, and adapt activities to meet the needs of specific groups.
Help develop and maintain departmental resources and monitor equipment and supplies.