Behavioral Health Associate- Full Time- Night Shift

Summit BHC•Statesboro, GA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Associate I is 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 collecting, recording, and maintaining client data; and responds to crisis situations and medical emergencies as needed. This is an onsite position at the facility in Statesboro, Georgia. The schedule consists of 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., including every other weekend.

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 facility's specific population.
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 specified by individualized supervision guidelines.
Check clients for contraband and manage client valuables and belongings.
Interact routinely 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 that support 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 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, new-admission 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 new clients, introduce them to clients and staff, explain programs, encourage participation, and orient them to the activities program and its benefits.
Remain aware of client needs and individual goals, motivate clients toward beneficial activities, and observe their interests and behaviors.
Assist with activity planning by offering new ideas and contributing to a diverse therapeutic recreation program.
Organize and set up equipment for recreational activities and provide activity resources and supplies as needed.
Enforce safety rules to prevent injury and adapt activities to the needs of specific groups.
Help develop and maintain departmental resources and monitor equipment and supplies.