Behavioral Health Associate (All Shifts)

Summit BHC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Associate I is an integral part 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 Great Oaks Recovery Center in Egypt, Texas. The associate helps maintain a safe, supportive, and structured environment; supports treatment and recreational activities; documents client information; and coordinates with the treatment team and other staff.

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 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 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 consistent with individualized supervision guidelines.
Check clients for contraband and manage client valuables and belongings.
Interact routinely with clients, observe 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 accurately, appropriately, and on time.
Apply de-escalation techniques to help manage clients' emotions, behavior, and treatment participation.
Assist with unit cleaning, new-admit chart organization, discharge processes, and filing; initiate client or employee incident reports.
Provide or coordinate client transfers and transportation as required.
Receive a report from the previous shift to plan the shift and provide an accurate, thorough report to the oncoming shift.
Welcome and orient new clients by introducing them to clients and staff, explaining programs and activities, and encouraging participation.
Remain aware of clients' needs and individual goals while motivating them to participate in beneficial activities; observe interests and behaviors.
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 share responsibility for monitoring equipment and supplies.