What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Associate III position at Acadia Behavioral Health (Pioneer Behavioral Health)?
Come join our team as a Behavioral Health Associate III at The Refuge, a Healing Place! As part of our team, you will benefit from detailed training, ongoing support, and continued opportunities to develop new skills and move forward in the mental health field and gain the knowledge that the work you do plays a vital role in an organization that is providing an essential service!
Position schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm
We offer a full suite of benefits ranging from:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 8 paid annual holidays
- Paid time off
- HSA & FSA
- Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D
- Short term and long term disability
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
- Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discounts
Pay Range:
- Wages start at $17.50 and pay scale increases based on experience and licensure.
At The Refuge, a Healing Place, we specialize in unraveling the trauma story, understanding the addiction/mental health disorder and creating a recovery story! We are a residential treatment center specializing in trauma treatment, substance use disorders, eating disorders, PTSD, and other mental health disorders.
Behavioral Health Associate III Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the work and activities of BHA staff, including setting performance expectations in the day-to-day operations of the department and under the direction of the Patient Support Manager.
- Provide guidance and direction to staff and encourage/build mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members.
- Oversee admissions and discharges
- Monitor physical and emotional well-being of clients and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to appropriate staff. Prepare and maintain records of progress and services performed.
- Encourage clients to participate in social, recreational, or other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships and teach strategies to promote client wellness and independence.
- May provide transportation for clients as needed, will need to successfully pass a motor vehicle screening.
- Ensure the well-being of clients and provide a positive, supportive, and structured environment, under direction of the patient support manager.
- Client safety is addressed through required rounds, completed timely.
- Applies de-escalation techniques to help manage client's emotions, behavior and participation in treatment.
- Provide safety and increase coping skills or clients and assist in developing strategies for helping clients to be as independent as possible.
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Job Requirements
- HS Diploma and/or GED required
- Two or more years' experience in mental health required
- One or more years' experience as a lead or previous supervisory experience required
- CPR required
Salary : $18
