Behavioral Health Associate- Detox

Comprehensive Healthcare; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Healthcare coverage

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

Employer-funded retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Comprehensive Healthcare in Yakima, WA is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate to provide care, support, and a safe living environment in our 24-hour inpatient and residential facilities. You will lead individual or group sessions, develop skills, and help clients stabilize symptoms while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes empathy, teamwork, and trauma-informed care. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, eligibility for Agency Affiliated Counselor

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous related experience preferred.
• Eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance required.

Responsibilities

• 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, including PPE when appropriate.
• Completing required documentation reflecting activities, goals, and client progress.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job 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. These positions are 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.Behavioral Health Associate duties may include:developing and conducting social & leisure activities for clientsfacilitating educational, behavioral health, or skill-building groupscoaching clients in practical living skills such as nutrition, budgeting, and other independent living activitiesaccompanying clients to appointments, community events, and outingsproviding daily oversight of medication self-administration and monitoring symptoms & medication responsemaintaining a safe and clean environment, which may vary from general housekeeping to deep cleaning depending on assigned facilitycompleting required documentation that reflects the activities, goals, and progress of each clientensuring the safety of yourself, other staff, and clients by properly using personal protective equipment (PPE), including N95 respirator masks, when appropriateSchedule: On Call / Per DiemQualifications:High school diploma or GEDPrevious related experience preferredMust be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated CounselorMust have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insuranceIt is the policy of Comprehensive Healthcare to ensure that employees are provided the equipment necessary to protect their health from respiratory disease in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Respirators, training, and medical evaluations are provided at no cost to the employee during normal working hours. The medical evaluation will determine the employee’s ability to use a respirator and is required prior to completing fit testing of the respirator. Fit testing will be performed using the same make, model, style, and size of respirator that will be used by the employee when at work. A respirator is designed to achieve a very close facial fit and very efficient filtration of airborne particles. The edges of the respirator are designed to form a seal around the nose and mouth. To achieve this, employees must (a) arrive for fit testing clean shaven around the sealing surface of the mask; (s) have nothing to eat or drink other than plain water for 20 minutes prior to the appointment; and (3) have not smoked, vaped, or chewed gum for 20 minutes prior to the appointment.Detox & Crisis Triage Center is a sixteen-bed facility that serves adults who are experiencing substance use or mental health crises who need a safe environment to stabilize. Clients receive individual and group services, symptom monitoring, service coordination and case management, and referrals to longer-term treatment services when appropriate.What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer You:Training and DevelopmentA variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotionRegular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programsInnovative Program & ServicesA strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environmentInnovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environmentJoint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvementEstablished partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and servicesExcellent BenefitsCompetitive salaries within our communities and industryHealthcare coverage for employee and qualified family membersGenerous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policiesAccess to Employee Assistance Program servicesAgency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensationAdditional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensationAgency-funded life and disability insurance programFinancial incentives to further employee educationTuition reimbursement program to support employees pursuing additional educationEmployer-funded student loan repayment assistanceComprehensive 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.