Behavioral Health Associate - Full-Time

Summit BHC•Stone River Recovery Center, CA

6d•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, individual-contributor position at Stone River Recovery Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
CPR certification and de-escalation training 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 constant awareness and supervision of clients.
Conduct safety checks at intervals consistent with individualized supervision guidelines.
Check clients for contraband and manage their 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 with clients in activities and interactions that support achievement of treatment goals.
Facilitate educational and rehabilitative groups on topics such as social skills, coping skills, and independent living skills.
Take and record vital signs properly 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 clients’ emotions, behavior, and participation in treatment.
Assist with unit cleaning, organizing charts for new admissions, the discharge process, filing, and related tasks; initiate client or employee incident reports.
Provide or coordinate client transfers or transportation with appropriate staff, as required.
Receive a report from the previous shift to plan for 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 encouraging participation.
Orient clients to the activities program and explain the benefits of activities.
Remain aware of clients’ needs and individual goals, motivate participation in beneficial activities, and observe interest levels and behavior.
Assist with activity planning by suggesting new activities 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 injuries and modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
Help develop and maintain departmental resources and share responsibility for monitoring equipment and supplies.