Behavioral Health Associate - Full TIme

Summit BHC•Las Cruces, NM

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Associate I serves as 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 is an onsite, individual-contributor position at Las Cruces Recovery Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Requirements

High school graduation 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 specific population served by the facility.
Knowledge of common psychiatric disorders and/or dual diagnosis and treatment modalities for the population served.
First aid may be required, depending on state or facility requirements.

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 in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines.
Check clients for contraband and manage client valuables and belongings.
Interact with clients, observe behaviors, communicate significant observations to a supervisor, encourage group therapy attendance, and promote participation in unit activities.
Engage clients in activities and interactions intended to support achievement of treatment goals.
Facilitate educational-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 client emotions, behavior, and participation in treatment.
Assist with unit cleaning, organizing charts for new admissions, the discharge process, and filing; initiate client and employee incident reports.
Transfer or transport clients, or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff, as required.
Receive reports from the previous shift, use the information to plan for the shift, and provide an accurate and thorough report to the oncoming shift.
Welcome and orient new clients by introducing them to clients and staff, explaining programs, encouraging participation, and explaining the benefits of activities.
Remain aware of client needs and individual goals, motivate clients toward beneficial activities, and observe their interests and behaviors.
Assist with activity planning by suggesting new ideas and contributing to a diverse therapeutic recreation program.
Organize and set up equipment for recreational activities and provide clients with activity resources and supplies as needed.
Enforce safety rules to prevent injury and modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
Help develop and maintain departmental resources and share responsibility for monitoring equipment and supplies.