What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Associate (Phoenix) position at America's Rehab Campuses?
Job Details
Job Location
Corporate HeadQuarters - Scottsdale, AZ
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION :
The Behavioral Health Associate provides basic nursing care, aids with activities of daily living, and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment, under the direction and supervision of the Director of BHA's, Charge Nurse and Director of Nursing.
JOB REQUIREMENTS :
Education : High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Minimum two (2) years of education (or experience) focused on nursing, psychology, social service, medicine or related field preferred.
Experience : Minimum two (2) years of training or experience in substance abuse and / or behavioral health services preferred.
Certification : Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid, Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, TB, Handle with Care within the first three (3) months of hire and annually thereafter.
Knowledge / Skills :
- Must be able to interact positively with clients daily whose behavior may be difficult, uncooperative, or aggressive.
- Must be able to perform concentrated and / or complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex and / or highly technical situations
- Must be able to work successfully under highly stressful conditions
- Must be able to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific and / or ethical principles
- Must be able to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures
- Must be able to collaborate with other multidisciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion
- Must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis
- Must have effective comprehensive reading skills, strong communication skills, written and verbal
- Must possess a valid Arizona Driver's License to transport clients and / or staff, or drive hospital vehicles
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION :
