Behavioral Health Specialist

1 week ago

Torrance, California, United States Acadia Healthcare Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Behavioral Health Associate to join our team at Acadia Healthcare. As a Behavioral Health Associate, you will play a vital role in providing support to individuals with mental health needs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Document observations of individual interventions and responses in progress notes.
  • Involves family in treatment during visiting hours and telephone contacts, reporting outcome to the treatment team staff/Shift Supervisor or Program Manager daily.
  • Identifies and acts to prevent potential crisis situations and appropriately manages individual.
  • Communicates well by reporting incidents and areas of concern of the individual and unit environment to the RN and supervisory staff on the unit.
  • Maintains a safe environment by performing contraband checks, orienting the individual to safety rules and adhering to all Southwood Hospital and MR/DD safety policies. Checks/inspects the individual's personal bins daily.
  • Transports the individual as needed to the emergency room or medical and dental appointments as needed and as required.
  • Assists in community meetings and groups if necessary.
  • Monitors cleanliness of unit, reporting any maintenance variances to the Shift Supervisor or Program Manager.
  • Utilizes a positive, growth-oriented, and problem-solving approach with individuals, staff, and management.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of normal growth and developmental stages of children and adolescents, and initiates appropriate treatment based upon their needs.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of milieu interventions and supportive interaction, and performs these under the direction of RN and supervisory staff or management staff.
  • Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications

Skills

  • Safety Minded: Some Knowledge
  • Problem Solving: Some Knowledge
  • Attention to Detail: Intermediate
  • Communication: Intermediate

Behaviors

  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
  • Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
  • Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

  • Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
  • 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

Education

  • Required: High School/GED or better
  • Preferred: Bachelors or better in Human Services
  • Associates or better in Human Services

Experience

  • Preferred: 2 years: Mental Health

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