Behavioral Health Associate
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Associate provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients, including milieu safety and management, group and individual patient interventions and interactions. The role assists with monitoring visiting hours, being present in groups to co-facilitate or facilitate, engaging patients on the floor during down times, participating in code alerts, and assisting with patient arrival to the unit. The Behavioral Health Associate also assists with goal planning and development of recovery supports outside the treatment center, promotes leisure activities, and teaches activities of daily living. The role supports the social service department and works in unison with nursing services and recreational therapy.
Requirements
- An associate degree in Human Services; or a high school diploma with 2 years of experience working with behavioral health patients; or current enrollment in an associate or bachelor's program with a major in human services (social services) or human behavior (psychology), with graduation within two years of hire.
- Basic counseling skills.
- Ability to teach daily living skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Good written and oral communication.
Nice To Haves
- An associate or bachelor's degree in a social service area.
- An internship or 1 year of experience working with a behavioral health population.
- Knowledge or education in the substance use field.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care to behavioral health patients, including milieu safety and management.
- Provide group and individual patient interventions and interactions.
- Monitor visiting hours.
- Be present in groups to co-facilitate or facilitate.
- Engage patients on the floor during down times.
- Participate in code alerts.
- Assist with patient arrival to the unit.
- Assist with goal planning and development of recovery supports outside the treatment center.
- Promote leisure activities and teach activities of daily living.
- Support the social service department and work in unison with nursing services and recreational therapy.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package, including benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
