Behavioral Health Associate

Job Details :

• Entry level direct care position working as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team to utilize crisis and / or de-escalation intervention practices, when necessary and appropriate, with clients whose behavior cannot be otherwise supported without such interventions.
• The individual best suited for this role is able to identify client characteristics and environmental variables that may trigger agitated behavior(s) and communicates such information to the Administrative Team.
• The individual should be comfortable performing observation and monitoring of clients on a one-to-one basis. The individual should be able to clearly communicate with the residents as well as with the clinical team or other staff, as required.
• The position requires an individual who maintains patience and professionalism in high-stress situations.
• The individual most appropriate for this position should have a High School Diploma and 2 years of work experience or an Associates Degree, along with satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. However, all candidates must possess a minimum of a High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job Type : Full-time

Work Remotely : No