ASL Behavioral Health Associate

DescriptionAs a Behavioral Health Associate within the nation’s top behavioral healthcare network, you will play an indispensable role within our organization. As a Behavioral Health Associate, you’ll be at the front line caring for our patients while setting the standard for safety and comfort within the facility.Our facility makes an impression in the lives of individuals and families in need. As a Behavioral Health Associate, you’ll work directly with patients and monitor their physical and emotional condition on a regular basis. You’ll correspond with our nursing staff to report patient progress to ensure that patients are meeting their treatment goals.As a Behavioral Health Associate, you’ll assist with educational and rehab groups that allow our patients to work on various behavioral skills that will help them reacclimate into their daily lives. As an influential caretaker who leads patients through activities, you will progressively track a patient’s treatment goals on their way to recovery.The role of a Behavioral Health Associate is vital in our organization’s ability to fulfill our mission of providing individualized, quality care that allows our patients to regain hope.If you are an experienced professional and consider yourself a nurturing, caring team player who is passionate about the behavioral healthcare industry, you may be the perfect person for this position.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:High school diploma or equivalent required. a minimum SLPI (or equivalent language assessment tool) score of “Intermediate+”, is required. Prefer one year of experience working with the specific population of the facility. “Minimum experience required is at least one year of working directly with Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing individuals with Behavioral/Mental Health issues.” LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility.QualificationsSkillsPreferredSafety Minded: Advanced

Oral Communication: Advanced

Communication: Advanced

BehaviorsPreferredDedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

MotivationsPreferredPeer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers

Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

EducationRequiredHigh School/GED or better in Education

ExperienceRequired1 year: “Minimum experience required is at least one year of working directly with Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing individuals with Behavioral/Mental Health issues.”

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe 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)