Behavioral Health Associate - On Call

Paycom - ATS; College Place (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Comprehensive Healthcare provides behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. The Behavioral Health Associate delivers care, support, and a safe living environment within 24-hour inpatient and residential facilities, guided by trauma-informed practices to help clients stabilize symptoms and learn illness management skills.

Working with a multidisciplinary team, the role involves coaching, supportive counseling, and collaboration with families, healthcare

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor.
• Must have valid driver’s license and vehicle liability insurance.
• Willing to comply with N95 respirator requirements.
• Post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check required.
• Compliance with state and federal drug screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, support, and a safe living environment in 24-hour inpatient and residential facilities.
• Follow trauma-informed care practices to support clients in stabilizing symptoms and learning illness management skills.
• Promote and engage in therapeutic activities with clients.
• Accompany clients to appointments, community events, and outings.
• Collaborate with the client’s family and natural supports, and with community support and healthcare providers.
• Document activities, goals, and progress of each client.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

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 follow trauma-informed care practices to support clients in stabilizing symptoms and learning illness management skills with the goal of improving quality of life. This position is supported by a multidisciplinary team that includes nurses, therapists, prescribers, and other direct care staff. This Behavioral Health Associate position is On-Call and as-needed, with no set schedule. Available shifts may include days, evenings, nights, and weekends. This position is not eligible for benefits.Behavioral Health Associate duties may include:promoting and engaging in therapeutic activities with clientsaccompanying clients to appointments, community events, and outingscollaborating with the client’s family & natural supports, and with community support and healthcare providersproviding coaching and supportive counseling in both group & individual settingsmonitoring medication self-administration, 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 clientQualifications:High school diploma or GEDPrevious related experience preferredMust be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated CounselorMust have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insuranceMust be willing to comply with N95 respirator requirements, including the removal of facial hair for initial fit testing and throughout employment when donning N95 respirators is clinically indicatedIn compliance with state and federal law, Comprehensive Healthcare requires all candidates to complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check. Please refer to WAC 388-113-0020 through 388-113-0030 for information on criminal convictions and pending charges that automatically disqualify an individual from working for Comprehensive Healthcare. Please refer to RCW 49.44.240 for information on pre-employment drug screening.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.What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer YouTraining 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 servicesIn compliance with state and federal law, Comprehensive Healthcare requires all candidates to complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check. Please refer to WAC 388-113-0020 through 388-113-0030 for information on criminal convictions and pending charges that automatically disqualify an individual from working for Comprehensive Healthcare. Please refer to RCW 49.44.240 for information on pre-employment drug screening.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 provides accommodations and assistance to complete the application and interview process; please contact us to make arrangements.