Behavioral Health Associate

Job Description

Description

Behavioral Health Associate for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position. Hourly compensation starts from $23.42 to $35.14 depending on experience.

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.

Job Summary

Provides skills training, case management, and activity group therapy to behavioral health consumers. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal clinical outcomes. Provide services to consumers under the direct supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional.

Details of the position

1. Provides skills training, case management, and group activity therapy based on consumer self-identified goals. Operates under the direct clinical oversight of a master’s level clinician.
2. Participates in treatment team meetings and clinical case review as an active member of the interdisciplinary team.
3. Assists with access to housing resources, benefits, transportation, and other basic consumer services.
4. Assists consumers in developing activities of daily living in order to maintain independence and recovery, such as cooking, shopping, daily schedule, and maintenance of healthy habits.
5. Provides services in community and home setting in addition to clinic based interventions.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring

• Bachelors’ degree in Human Services or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience that gives the caregiver the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job.
• Ability to be certified as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) required.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• Minimum of one year of experience working in the Human Services field.

For a full description of the position, or for questions, please contact Moussa Sangare at [email protected]

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