Behavioral Health Associate Night Shift

Acadia•Wilmington, NC

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Associate provides therapeutic assistance to patients and serves as a direct liaison to the Director of Counseling regarding the status of the therapeutic community. The role works with adults ages 18 and over, including male and female patients with substance abuse, dual-diagnosis, or opiate-dependency needs, and requires the ability to work with culturally diverse populations. This is a night-shift position. CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification are required; training is offered by the facility. The associate may also perform other functions and tasks as assigned. Management may add or remove duties as circumstances dictate.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to work with male and female adults ages 18 and over with substance abuse, dual-diagnosis, or opiate-dependency needs.
  • Ability to work with culturally diverse populations.
  • Current driver's license with a good DMV record.
  • Knowledge of 12-step recovery programs.
  • CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification; training is offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

  • One or more years of experience working with the facility's specific population.
  • Six months of experience performing the duties of a BHA II.

Responsibilities

  • Provide therapeutic assistance to patients.
  • Serve as a direct liaison to the Director of Counseling regarding the status of the therapeutic community.
  • Work with male and female adults ages 18 and over with substance abuse, dual-diagnosis, or opiate-dependency needs, including culturally diverse populations.
  • Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

  • EarnIn Next Day Pay Benefit: get paid as you work.
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