Behaviorial Health Associate (BHA) | Waypoint Recovery Center | Cameron, South Carolina
About the Job:
The Behavioral Health Associate I serves as an integral part of the multidisciplinary treatment team and is responsible for monitoring and reporting of client behaviors; providing continuous client care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling; assisting in client data collection, recording, and maintenance; and responding in crisis situations and medical emergencies as needed.
Roles and Responsibilities:
*$14-$15 an hour*
*Currently Hiring for FT Day and Night Shifts!*
*12 HR shifts 7 am - 7 pm or 7 pm -7 am*
What you would do as a Behavioral Health Associate:
- Monitor patients at all times, diffuse conflicts, ensure patient compliance with treatment protocols, and involve other clinical staff as necessary
- Facilitate non-therapy groups
- Monitor patient movement and maintain presence in large meeting areas; monitor meals in the meal room, including enforcement of portion control and putting aside plates for those not feeling well enough to physically attend meals
- Perform all other tasks as assigned by supervisor
- Work cooperatively with all levels of employees and management
- Reports directly to the Residential Floor Manager
- Serve as a liaison between wellness staff and clients, keeping staff informed of high-risk issues..
- Identify potential client problems and discuss them in the daily multidisciplinary treatment meeting.
Qualifications and Skills of our Behavioral Health Associate:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
- Valid, unrestricted drivers license (Required)
- Chemical Dependency Treatment experience preferred
- Personal passion or interest in substance abuse issues strongly preferred
- Authorization to work in the US is required
We seek talented, qualified employees regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
We respect the time and energy it takes to apply for the next step on your career path, so we will make every effort to contact you quickly after receiving your application. Thank you for your consideration and interest in working with us at Waypoint Recovery Center!
**Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.
Why Waypoint Recovery Center?Waypoint Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Waypoint Recovery Center is an EOE.
Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.