What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Worker / Driver position at Community Care Alliance?
Behavioral Health Worker 1st Shift (Full-Time, 36hours/week)
Providence, RI
Schedule: 1st Shift
If you are interested in gaining experience in the behavioral health field, we have the perfect position for you!
Our Acute Stabilization Unit (ASU) in Providence is looking for a 1st shift full-time(36 hours per week)Behavioral Health Worker (BHW).Our innovative, holistic, trauma-informed inpatient program for substance use and mental health disorders, located in the heart of Providence, is the first of its kind.
The BHW is a dynamic, fast-paced, and team-oriented role.This is a front-line position with a high degree of client interaction, from admissions to safety checks to transporting clients to recreational and therapeutic activities.
An ideal candidate:
- Is detail-oriented, self-motivated, curious, and eager to learn.
- Maintains appropriate professional boundaries.
- Possesses excellent communication skills.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with and receive supervision and training from nurses, counselors, case managers, and prescribers.
- Ensures client safety and satisfaction.Flexible schedules available: can discuss upon interview.
- Promotes client recovery, understands the impact of trauma, prioritizes client safety, and responds to client emergencies or crises with support.
- Transport clients to and from the Acute Stabilization Unit
Education/Licensing Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required. CNA, associate degree in human services-related field, or attending school for same preferred; can substitute with 2 years' experience in a healthcare setting.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of liability insurance.
Benefits
Community Care Alliance offers competitive salaries based on experience, skills and performance, a comprehensive benefits package, and great quality of work/life.
- Generous vacation, sick time and holidays.
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage as well as voluntary vision and AFLAC supplemental coverage.
- 403b with matching after 6 months of employment.
- Flexible Spending (FSA) and Dependent Care (DCA) accounts.
- Agency-paid group life insurance; long-term disability.
- Tuition reimbursement and licensure/certification bonuses.
- Employee referral program as well as bilingual skills premium.
- On-site or nearby parking available at most buildings; mileage reimbursement for client and business related use of your personal vehicle.
To apply for this opening please visit our website www.communitycareri.org and select "Careers" and then "Current Openings" to fill out an application and upload your cover letter and resume.
About Us
Community Care Alliance provides an array of services and supports that are linked together so people can access help for their unique situations. Our goal is to help all members of our community become healthier, more self-reliant and better informed to meet their economic, social and emotional challenges.
Community Care Alliance is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.
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