About The Position
The Behavioral Health Associate (BHA) is an integral member of the multidisciplinary treatment team at Anabranch Recovery Center in Terre Haute, Indiana. The role supports individuals in addiction recovery by helping maintain a safe, supportive, and structured environment. The BHA monitors and reports client behaviors; provides ongoing care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling; assists with client data collection, recording, and maintenance; and responds to crises and medical emergencies as needed. The BHA supports client safety, wellbeing, and treatment goals through safety checks, meaningful activities, therapeutic groups, and practical assistance. The role also involves welcoming new clients, helping with admissions and discharges, transportation, daily living needs, recreational activities, de-escalation, accurate documentation, and shift reports that support continuity of care. Anabranch Recovery Center describes this as an opportunity to support individuals working toward stability and independence. The center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply with a resume. Anabranch Recovery Center is an equal opportunity employer, and veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Prior experience working with the population served, such as in psychiatric, behavioral health, or addiction recovery settings, required.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of experience as a Behavioral Health Associate preferred.
- Knowledge of psychiatric disorders, dual diagnoses, and treatment modalities preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain awareness of client safety and wellbeing, supervise clients, conduct safety checks, and manage valuables according to facility guidelines.
- Engage clients in meaningful activities that encourage participation, independence, and progress toward treatment goals.
- Facilitate educational and rehabilitative groups covering topics such as coping skills, social skills, anger management, and independent living skills.
- Welcome new clients, introduce them to programs and peers, and encourage participation in activities.
- Assist with admissions, discharges, transportation, daily living needs, and recreational activities while maintaining safety and structure.
- Observe client behavior, report changes or concerns, maintain accurate records, and provide detailed shift reports to support continuity of care.
- Use de-escalation techniques to help manage client emotions and behaviors respectfully and professionally.
- Suggest activities, help plan therapeutic programs, and set up resources and equipment for recreational activities.
- Provide continuous client care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling.
- Assist with client data collection, recording, and maintenance.
- Respond to crisis situations and medical emergencies as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit plan
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
