Behavioral Health Assistant — Full-Time with Benefits

Avalon Health Care Group; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical, Dental & Vision

FSA & Dependent Care FSA

Life Insurance

AD&D

Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Critical Illness

Accident

Hospital Indemnity

Legal Benefits

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Auto/Home Insurance

Job summary

Benson Heights Rehab Center in Kent is hiring an experienced Behavioral Health Assistant to join our team full-time. The Social Services Assistant works with the Social Services Director/Coordinator to identify and address residents' social, emotional and psychological needs.

We offer a wage range of $24.00–$26.53 per hour, a full-time schedule (4 shifts/week with weekends), and benefits including 401K, medical, dental & vision, FSA, life insurance and disability coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field.
• Health care experience preferred.
• Must meet any state and/or Federal requirements if applicable.
• Basic understanding of computer technology.
• Must have ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions in English.
• Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with other employees.
• Must pass drug screening, criminal background investigation, and reference inquiry.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive social history assessment, a psycho-social assessment, discharge plan, and complete the MDS and Care Plan for new admits. Orient and assist new residents in adjusting to the facility.
• Assist residents and families with adjustment to changes, including room changes.
• Assist families with the engraving and/or marking of residents’ personal items.
• Review residents’ rights with residents and staff, and attend to various personal needs of the residents. Assist in the development of a volunteer program and assist in facilitating family group meetings.
• Document progress notes, which relate to each resident’s care plan, when necessary and within policy time-frame.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

CNA license

Computer literacy

Job description

Benson Heights Rehab Center in Kent is hiring an experienced Behavioral Health Assistant to join our team full-time. The Social Services Assistant works with the Social Services Director/Coordinator to identify and address residents' social, emotional and psychological needs.

We offer a wage range of $24.00–$26.53 per hour, a full-time schedule (4 shifts/week with weekends), and benefits including 401K, medical, dental & vision, FSA, life insurance and disability coverage.