Behavioral Health Associate I - Onsite Treatment & Crisis Support

The Ranch at Dove Tree; New Deal (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ranch at Dove Tree in Lubbock, Texas, seeks a full-time Behavioral Health Associate I to join our multidisciplinary team. You will monitor client behaviors, provide continuous care, and assist in data collection, reporting, and crisis response.

The role emphasizes safety, structured environments, and active involvement in therapy groups. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR and de-escalation training, and preferred experience with the population served.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.
• Knowledge of common psychiatric disorders and/or dual diagnosis and various treatment modalities of the population served preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the wellbeing of clients and provides a safe, positive, supportive, and structured environment.
• Conducts safety checks and monitors clients as per supervision guidelines.
• Interacts with clients, observes behaviors, and communicates significant observations to supervisor.
• Encourages attendance at group therapy and client participation in unit activities.
• Takes and records vital signs and communicates changes to nursing staff.
• Charts in client records timely and accurately.
• Applies de-escalation techniques to manage emotions and participation in treatment.
• Provides transfer or transportation for clients as required and assists with discharge processes.

Skills

De-escalation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Ranch at Dove Tree in Lubbock, Texas, seeks a full-time Behavioral Health Associate I to join our multidisciplinary team. You will monitor client behaviors, provide continuous care, and assist in data collection, reporting, and crisis response.

The role emphasizes safety, structured environments, and active involvement in therapy groups. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR and de-escalation training, and preferred experience with the population served.