Behavioral Health Associate - On Call
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COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE
Yakima, WA, US
Summary
Behavioral Health Associates provide direct care and support to clients in a 24-hour residential setting to help stabilize symptoms and improve quality of life. They are responsible for monitoring medication, maintaining a safe environment, and documenting client progress within a multidisciplinary team.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Yakima Pathways - Yakima, WA, Position Type: Per Diem, Education Level: High school diploma or GED, Salary Range: $20.24 - $30.36Hourly, Job Shift: Various, Who is Comprehensive Healthcare?
Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services.
What are we looking for in a Behavioral Health Associate?
Behavioral Health Associates provide care, support, and a safe living environment for individuals residing within our 24-hour inpatient and residential facilities. Behavioral Health Associates follow trauma-informed care practices to support clients in stabilizing symptoms and learning illness management skills with the goal of improving quality of life. This position is supported by a multidisciplinary team that includes nurses, therapists, prescribers, and other direct care staff.
Schedule:
On Call/ Per Diem
Behavioral Health Associate duties may include:
promoting and engaging in therapeutic activities with clients
accompanying clients to appointments, community events, and outings
collaborating with the client’s family & natural supports, and with community support and healthcare providers
providing coaching and supportive counseling in both group & individual settings
monitoring medication self-administration, symptoms & medication response
maintaining a safe and clean environment, which may vary from general housekeeping to deep cleaning depending on assigned facility
completing required documentation that reflects the activities, goals, and progress of each client
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
Previous related experience preferred
Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor
Must have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance
Must be willing to comply with N95 respirator requirements, including the removal of facial hair for initial fit testing and throughout employment when donning N95 respirators is clinically indicated
In compliance with state and federal law, Comprehensive Healthcare requires all candidates to complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check. Please refer to WAC 388-113-0020 through 388-113-0030 for information on criminal convictions and pending charges that automatically disqualify an individual from working for Comprehensive Healthcare. Please refer to RCW 49.44.240 for information on pre-employment drug screening.
What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer You
Training and Development
A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs
Innovative Program & Services
A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment
Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment
Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services
Qualifications: Comprehensive Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value the diverse perspectives and strengths that our employees bring to the workplace and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our positions. The Human Resources department provides accommodations and assistance to complete the application and interview process; please contact us to make arrangements.
Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services.
We are a private, nonprofit community mental health center in central Washington and have been serving children, adults, and families since the 1970s. Our staff of nearly 700 highly-trained and qualified professionals provides services to over 20,000 individuals each year, making us one of the largest behavioral health providers in the state. We operate clinics in Cle Elum, Ellensburg, Yakima, Sunnyside, Pasco, and Walla Walla, with services provided in a total of seven counties.
Our reputation for providing outstanding behavioral health treatment makes us a leader within our industry. We have established partnerships with major research universities, the state, and other community providers to implement unique and cutting-edge treatment programs. To ensure that our clients receive the highest-quality treatment available, our leadership team is forward-thinking and continually looking for ways to expand and improve our services.
Comprehensive Healthcare provides treatment programs covering the full scope of behavioral healthcare. Our services include inpatient and outpatient programs for mental health and substance use disorders, victim advocacy, crisis outreach and stabilization, care integration, community education, residential programs, and more. As our agency continues to grow, we look forward to adding new programs and facilities to meet the needs of the communities we serve.
Founded
1973
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Mental Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Yakima, WA
Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services.
We are a private, nonprofit community mental health center in central Washington and have been serving children, adults, and families since the 1970s. Our staff of nearly 700 highly-trained and qualified professionals provides services to over 20,000 individuals each year, making us one of the largest behavioral health providers in the state. We operate clinics in Cle Elum, Ellensburg, Yakima, Sunnyside, Pasco, and Walla Walla, with services provided in a total of seven counties.
Our reputation for providing outstanding behavioral health treatment makes us a leader within our industry. We have established partnerships with major research universities, the state, and other community providers to implement unique and cutting-edge treatment programs. To ensure that our clients receive the highest-quality treatment available, our leadership team is forward-thinking and continually looking for ways to expand and improve our services.
Comprehensive Healthcare provides treatment programs covering the full scope of behavioral healthcare. Our services include inpatient and outpatient programs for mental health and substance use disorders, victim advocacy, crisis outreach and stabilization, care integration, community education, residential programs, and more. As our agency continues to grow, we look forward to adding new programs and facilities to meet the needs of the communities we serve.
Founded
1973
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Mental Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Yakima, WA
