Behavioral Health Associate- Detox- On Call

Comprehensive Healthcare; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

On-site employee discounts

Job summary

Comprehensive Healthcare in Yakima, WA is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate for a per diem role in our inpatient and residential facilities. You will provide supportive counseling, facilitate educational and skill-building groups, and help clients stabilize symptoms while promoting independent living skills.

The position emphasizes teamwork, trauma-informed care, and effective communication with clients and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous related experience preferred
• Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor
• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance

Responsibilities

• Provide care, support and a safe living environment in inpatient/residential facilities
• Deliver individual or group sessions for symptom stabilization and illness management
• Coach clients in living skills such as nutrition and budgeting
• Accompany clients to appointments and community events
• Oversee medication self-administration and monitor symptoms
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and complete documentation reflecting progress
• Ensure PPE compliance and safety for staff and clients

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Yakima Main Center - Yakima, WA, Position Type: Per Diem, Education Level: High school diploma or GED, Salary Range: $20.24 - $30.36Hourly, Job Shift: Various, 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 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
• ensuring the safety of yourself, other staff, and clients by properly using personal protective equipment (PPE), including N95 respirator masks, when appropriate

Schedule:

• On- Call

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous related experience preferred
• Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor
• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance

It 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 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
• Tuition reimbursement program to support employees pursuing additional education
• Employer-funded student loan repayment assistance

Equal Opportunity Employer: 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.