Behavioral Health Associate

COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE•Yakima, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. Behavioral Health Associates provide care, support, and a safe living environment for individuals residing within our 24-hour inpatient and residential facilities. They provide supportive counseling and skills development through individual or group sessions to assist clients with stabilizing symptoms and learning illness management skills. These positions are part of an interdisciplinary team that provides individualized, trauma-informed treatment in collaboration with the client’s natural support systems to help ensure a smooth transition to community outpatient treatment. This role is best suited to someone who communicates effectively, remaining supportive and empathetic during challenging situations, and who values teamwork and collaboration in working toward the goal of improving the lives of the individuals we serve. A general understanding of behavioral health issues is helpful. These positions are full time, with a set work schedule, comprehensive benefits package, and competitive wages including shift differentials for evening and overnight hours. Two Rivers Landing is a short-term place of healing for youth aged 11-17 who are in crisis. The program provides crisis stabilization, evaluation, and treatment for up to 16 youth and utilizes an established trauma-informed, evidence-based model of care.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor
Must have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance
Complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check
Arrive for fit testing clean shaven around the sealing surface of the mask
Have nothing to eat or drink other than plain water for 20 minutes prior to the appointment for fit testing
Have not smoked, vaped, or chewed gum for 20 minutes prior to the appointment for fit testing

Nice To Haves

Previous related experience preferred
A general understanding of behavioral health issues is helpful

Responsibilities

developing and conducting social & leisure activities for clients
facilitating educational, behavioral health, or skill-building groups
coaching clients in practical living skills such as nutrition, budgeting, and other independent living activities
accompanying clients to appointments, community events, and outings
providing daily oversight of medication self-administration and monitoring symptoms & medication response
maintaining a safe and clean environment, which may vary from general housekeeping to deep cleaning depending on assigned facility
completing required documentation that reflects the activities, goals, and progress of each client
ensuring the safety of yourself, other staff, and clients by properly using personal protective equipment (PPE), including N95 respirator masks, when appropriate

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package
Competitive wages including shift differentials for evening and overnight hours
A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs
Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
Access to Employee Assistance Program services
Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
Financial incentives to further employee education
Tuition reimbursement program to support employees pursuing additional education
Employer-funded student loan repayment assistance