Description

The Entry Level Behavioral Health Associate position is one of the most important positions in our facility. The primary focus for Direct Care Staff is to provide direct supervision and monitoring of the residents on our Detox Unit. Staff members must be able to set boundaries and limits while providing appropriate feedback to residents regarding their behavior. All resident behavior and activities are documented each shift so the ability to communicate effectively is imperative. Staff members will provide de-escalation interventions, body and luggage searches, half hour checks on all detox patients and help with recreational activities.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a treatment setting preferred

• Knowledge of drug and alcohol preferred

• Must have a high school diploma or GED

Desired Skills:

• Effective oral communication skills

• Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures

• Ability to use good judgement and maintain confidentiality of information

• Ability to work as a team player

• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Ability to work assigned hours per week

• Ability to walk, sit, stand for long periods of time

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Ability to run, squat and kneel

• May have some exposure to disagreeable conditions

We are looking for individuals with a strong desire to help those entering into recovery who exhibit the right character qualities to make it happen!

Company Offers:Medical/Dental/Vision/401K/disability/company paid LifePTOPaid Holidaysand much more!EOEDRUG FREE WORKPLACEALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)