Are you looking for a purpose-driven career? At Metrocare, we serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying.

Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health services in North Texas, serving over 55,000 adults and children annually. For over 50 years, Metrocare has provided a broad array of services to people with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities. In addition to behavioral health care, Metrocare provides primary care centers for adults and children, services for veterans and their families, accessible pharmacies, housing, and supportive social services. Alongside clinical care, researchers and teachers from Metrocare’s Altshuler Center for Education & Research are advancing mental health beyond Dallas County while providing critical workforce to the state.

The Behavioral Stabilization Aide provides behavior support services to individuals who are dually diagnosed with an intellectual/developmental disability along with substance abuse, mental health issues, and/or severe behavioral concerns.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions listed here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the job.

• Ensures that individual behavior plans are followed while in the program.

• Assists the individuals with activities related to daily living, including bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, eating, and assisting the consumer with ambulation and mobility.

• Works with individuals of every age with behavioral health, mental health, and/or substance abuse issues in addition to IDD diagnosis.

• Responds to and deescalates crisis situations in the program.

• Offers educational group therapy sessions under the supervision of an LPHA.

• Provides daily care to individuals, including behavioral monitoring and physical care.

• Ensures the safety of the individuals.

• Conducts habilitation activities that train individuals to develop or improve skills that allow the individuals to live more independently, develop socially valued behaviors, integrate into community activities, use natural supports and typical community services available to the public, and participate in leisure activities.

• Assists with the administration of the individual's medication or performing a task delegated by a registered nurse.

• Assists the registered nurse in monitoring the individual's health by reporting potential problems.

• Completes housekeeping duties to ensure the Center is clean and orderly.

• Maintains all documentation as required for company and state compliance within 24 hours of providing the service.

• Maintains acceptable work record by being punctual to work and requests PL within acceptable time frames established by the supervisor to ensure adequate coverage is available in the home.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

The competencies listed here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the ethical standards of conduct, state contract, appropriate professional standards, and applicable state/federal laws

• Analytical skills, professional acumen, business ethics, thorough understanding of continuous improvement processes, problem-solving, respect for confidentiality, and excellent communication skills.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of individuals, teams, and systems.

• Record data neatly, coherently, accurately, and objectively.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workflow and meet deadlines.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and special projects simultaneously.

• Able to work autonomously with minimal or no supervision.

• Able to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Minimum of 4 years of behavioral health experience

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Basic math skills required.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

• Ability to utilize Internet for resources.

Metrocare couldn’t have a great employee-first culture without great benefits. That’s why we offer a competitive salary, exceptional training, and an outstanding benefits package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan, including employer matching
• Health Savings Account, including employer matching
• Professional Development Allowance up to $1500 per year
• Bilingual Stipend – up to 6% of the base salary
• Many other benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Tobacco-Free Facilities - Metrocare is committed to promoting the health, well-being, and safety of Metrocare team members, guests, and individuals and families we serve while on the facility campuses. Therefore, Metrocare facilities and grounds are tobacco-free.

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