ASU Behavioral Health Worker/Driver (Full Time)

Community Care Alliance; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Medical & dental coverage

403b matching

FSAs & DCAs

Life insurance & disability

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Bilingual premium

Parking & mileage

Job summary

Community Care Alliance seeks a 1st shift Behavioral Health Worker/Driver to join our Acute Stabilization Unit in Providence, RI. This full-time, 36-hour/week role involves front-line client interaction, safety checks, and transporting clients between units while maintaining trauma-informed care.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn; CNA or related degree preferred, with healthcare experience welcomed.

Qualifications

• Front-line, high client interaction from admissions to safety checks.
• Excellent communication and professional boundary maintenance.
• Healthcare experience preferred; CNA or related degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with nurses, counselors, case managers, and prescribers.
• Ensures client safety and satisfaction; flexible schedules discussed at interview.
• Promotes client recovery and understands trauma-informed care and emergencies.
• Transports clients to/from the Acute Stabilization Unit and maintains the vehicle.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Eager to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA / associate degree in human services

Job description

ASU Behavioral Health Worker/Driver 1st Shift (Full-Time, 36 hours/week)

Providence, RI

Schedule: 1st Shift

If you are interested in gaining experience in the behavioral health field, we have the perfect position for you!

Our Acute Stabilization Unit (ASU) in Providence is looking for a 1st shift (36 hours per week) Behavioral Health Worker (BHW). Our innovative, holistic, trauma-informed inpatient program for substance use and mental health disorders, located in the heart of Providence, is the first of its kind.

The BHW is a dynamic, fast-paced, and team-oriented role. This is a front-line position with a high degree of client interaction, from admissions to safety checks to recreational and therapeutic activities.

An ideal candidate:

• Is detail-oriented, self-motivated, curious, and eager to learn.
• Maintains appropriate professional boundaries.
• Possesses excellent communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with and receive supervision and training from nurses, counselors, case managers, and prescribers.
• Ensures client safety and satisfaction. Flexible schedules available: can discuss upon interview.
• Promotes client recovery, understands the impact of trauma, prioritizes client safety, and responds to client emergencies or crises with support.
• Transporting clients to/from the Acute Stabilization Unit
• Maintain ASU vehicle to include: weekly vehicle inspections; reporting issues/needed maintenance to supervisor/ASU leadership; maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle, etc.

Education/Licensing Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED required. CNA, associate degree in human services-related field, or attending school for same preferred; can substitute with 2 years' experience in a healthcare setting.

Valid Driver's License and proof of auto liability coverage.

Benefits

Community Care Alliance offers competitive salaries based on experience, skills and performance, a comprehensive benefits package, and great quality of work/life.

• Generous vacation, sick time and holidays.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage as well as voluntary vision and AFLAC supplemental coverage.
• 403b with matching after 6 months of employment.
• Flexible Spending (FSA) and Dependent Care (DCA) accounts.
• Agency-paid group life insurance; long-term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement and licensure/certification bonuses.
• Employee referral program as well as bilingual skills premium.
• On-site or nearby parking available at most buildings; mileage reimbursement for client and business related use of your personal vehicle.

About Us

Community Care Alliance provides an array of services and supports that are linked together so people can access help for their unique situations. Our goal is to help all members of our community become healthier, more self-reliant and better informed to meet their economic, social and emotional challenges.

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