Behavioral Health Associate

Sunlight Senior Living; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior living facility in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is seeking an entry-level direct care worker. The role involves being part of a multidisciplinary treatment team, using crisis intervention skills as needed, and monitoring clients one-on-one. Candidates must possess at least a High School Diploma or G.E.D., along with 2 years of experience or an Associate Degree. Ideal candidates will be patient, professional, and effective communicators, especially in high-stress situations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. is mandatory.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience or an Associate Degree.
• Ability to perform observation and monitoring of clients.

Responsibilities

• Utilize crisis and/or de-escalation intervention practices as needed.
• Identify client characteristics that may trigger agitated behavior.
• Communicate with clients and clinical teams effectively.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Observation skills

Communication

Patience

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

Job description

Job Details

• Entry level direct care position working as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team to utilize crisis and/or de-escalation intervention practices, when necessary and appropriate, with clients whose behavior cannot be otherwise supported without such interventions.
• The individual best suited for this role is able to identify client characteristics and environmental variables that may trigger agitated behavior(s) and communicates such information to the Administrative Team.
• The individual should be comfortable performing observation and monitoring of clients on a one-to-one basis. The individual should be able to clearly communicate with the residents as well as with the clinical team or other staff, as required.
• The position requires an individual who maintains patience and professionalism in high-stress situations.
• The individual most appropriate for this position should have a High School Diploma and 2 years of work experience or an Associates Degree, along with satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. However, all candidates must possess a minimum of a High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job Type: Full-time
Work Remotely: No