Behavioral Health Associate I: Recovery (2nd Shift)

St. Joseph Institute; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

St. Joseph Institute for Addiction in Port Matilda, PA, seeks a Behavioral Health Associate I for the 2nd shift (12:30 PM–9:00 PM). You will monitor client behaviors, provide supervision, participate in groups, and assist in data collection and crisis response.

Responsibilities include safety checks, de-escalation, incident reporting, charting, and coordinating client transport when needed. A high school diploma and CPR/de-escalation training are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months or more experience with the facility's population preferred.
• CPR certification and de-escalation training required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, supportive, structured environment for clients.
• Conduct safety checks at regular intervals and supervise clients.
• Check contraband and manage client belongings.
• Observe behavior and communicate significant changes to supervisor.
• Encourage attendance in group therapy and activities.
• Record vital signs and document in client records timely.
• Apply de-escalation techniques to manage emotions and behavior.
• Assist with incident reporting and client transportation when needed.
• Provide thorough shift-to-shift handoffs and orient new clients.

Skills

Crisis de-escalation

Supervision of clients

Safety checks

Observation & reporting

Communication with team

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

St. Joseph Institute for Addiction in Port Matilda, PA, seeks a Behavioral Health Associate I for the 2nd shift (12:30 PM–9:00 PM). You will monitor client behaviors, provide supervision, participate in groups, and assist in data collection and crisis response.

Responsibilities include safety checks, de-escalation, incident reporting, charting, and coordinating client transport when needed. A high school diploma and CPR/de-escalation training are required.