Behavioral Health Associate (Nights) - Addiction Recovery
Summit BHC
•Onsite
About The Position
Join a compassionate, mission-driven team making a real difference in the lives of individuals seeking recovery. As a Behavioral Health Associate, you will play a key role in maintaining a safe, structured environment while supporting clients through their treatment journey.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience as a BHA preferred
- Experience working with the population we serve preferred
- Knowledge of psychiatric disorders, substance use disorders, and dual diagnosis preferred
Responsibilities
- Maintain constant awareness and supervision of clients
- Conduct safety checks at required intervals following individualized supervision guidelines
- Perform contraband checks and manage client valuables and belongings
- Build rapport through daily interactions and observe behaviors, reporting significant changes to your supervisor
- Encourage participation in recreational and therapeutic activities
- Facilitate educational and rehabilitative groups (social skills, coping skills, anger management, independent living skills)
- Apply de-escalation techniques to support emotional regulation and positive behavior
- Assist with vital signs monitoring and report significant updates to nursing staff
- Engage clients in activities that align with treatment goals
- Orient new clients to the program, help them feel connected, and explain available services
- Support client independence through structured routines and wellness strategies
- Accurately and promptly document all client interactions and observations
- Assist with unit cleanliness, organizing new admit charts, filing, and the discharge process
- Support transportation needs (directly or through coordination with staff)
- Provide thorough shift reports to oncoming staff for consistent care
- Help plan and implement diverse therapeutic activities
- Set up equipment, manage supplies, and ensure safety rules are followed
- Adapt activities to meet the needs of various client groups
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
