Behavioral Health Associate IV

Our Mission Our mission is to offer innovative care solutions for the development of emotionally strong, personally responsible, and socially resilient girls and women. We are committed to maintaining a safe, nurturing environment where each girl or woman can benefit from superior individualized treatment provided by experienced professionals with relentless compassion and an unconditional joyful spirit. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Lead team on assigned shift. Assist patient with their daily living activities and administer basic health care or treatments. Oversee admitting and discharging of patient. Monitor physical and emotional well-being of patient and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to appropriate staff. Prepare and maintain records of progress and services performed. Observe and influence the behavior of the patient by communicating, interacting, teaching and guiding them. Deliver care based on the priority of needs and available resources to the specific service population of the facility. Encourage patient to participate in social, recreational or other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships Teach strategies to promote client wellness and independence. Lead or co-lead individual or group sessions as part of specific recreational or therapeutic procedures. Collaborate with other staff in working with the population of the facility to treat, rehabilitate and return patient to the community. Coordinate the work and activities of others, including scheduling programs and activities. Provide guidance and direction to other staff members, including training new staff. Identify the developmental needs of assigned staff by coaching, mentoring or helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. May include driving of facility motor vehicle or coordinating transportation with appropriate staff member. Comply with organizational policies, procedures, performance improvement initiatives and maintain organizational and industry policies regarding confidentiality. OTHER FUNCTIONS: Perform other functions and tasks as assigned. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in human service field from an accredited college or university preferred or CADC. Three or more years' experience in a patient support role with the population of the facility. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: Current certification in crisis intervention, CPR or others required by the facility (which may be offered by the facility); may require a valid state driver's license for some facilities.