Behavioral Health Associate II

Job Details

Job Location

Gleed, WA

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High school diploma or GED

Salary Range

$20.52 - $25.65 Hourly

Job Shift

Day

Description

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 provide supportive counseling and skills development through individual or group sessions to assist clients with stabilizing symptoms and learning illness management skills. This position is part of an interdisciplinary team that provides individualized, trauma-informed treatment in collaboration with the client's natural support systems to help ensure a smooth transition to community outpatient treatment. This role is best suited to someone who communicates effectively, remaining supportive and empathetic during challenging situations, and who values teamwork and collaboration in working toward the goal of improving the lives of the individuals we serve. A general understanding of behavioral health issues is helpful. These positions are full time, with a set work schedule, comprehensive benefits package, and competitive wages including shift differentials for evening and overnight hours (extra $1/hr for 6pm-midnight and $1.50/hr for midnight-6am).

Gleed Orchard Manor is a twenty-nine bed facility that serves adult residents with medical and/or psychiatric conditions that have caused impairments in activities of daily living, communication, cognitive abilities, and/or social functioning. Goals of the program include maintaining control over psychiatric symptoms and adaptive behaviors; increasing personal care, social skills, and practical living skills; and creating a safe environment for the recovery process. The schedule for this position will beTuesday-Saturday, 8am-4:30pm.

Behavioral Health Associateduties may include:

developing and conducting social & leisure activities for clients

facilitating educational, behavioral health, or skill-building groups

coaching clients in practical living skills such as nutrition, budgeting, and other independent living activities

accompanying clients to appointments, community events, and outings

providing daily oversight of medication self-administration and monitoring 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

This position needs to have or be willing to be credentialed as a Home Care Aide

Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor

Must have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance 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 Excellent Benefits

Competitive salaries within our communities and industry

Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members

Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies

Access to Employee Assistance Program services

Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation

Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation

Agency-funded life and disability insurance program

Financial incentives to further employee education

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 gladly offers accommodations and assistance to complete the application and interview process; please contact us to make arrangements.