Behavioral Health Associate (Phoenix)

Americas Rehab Campuses; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Americas Rehab Campuses is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate to provide basic nursing care and assist clients with daily living activities under supervision. The role emphasizes maintaining a safe, clean environment and adhering to clinical directions from nursing leadership.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 2+ years in nursing/psychology or related field preferred, and CPR/First Aid certification with TB testing and fingerprint clearance as required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent; two years of related study preferred.
• Experience: 2+ years in substance abuse or behavioral health preferred.
• Certification: CPR/First Aid, TB test, Fingerprint Clearance Card, Handle with Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment under supervision of nursing leadership.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and follow instructions precisely.

Skills

Good communication

Stress management

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma

2+ years education/experience in nursing/psychology/related field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Corporate HeadQuarters - Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Job Description

The Behavioral Health Associate provides basic nursing care, aids with activities of daily living, and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment, under the direction and supervision of the Director of BHA’s, Charge Nurse and Director of Nursing.

Job Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Minimum two (2) years of education (or experience) focused on nursing, psychology, social service, medicine or related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum two (2) years of training or experience in substance abuse and/or behavioral health services preferred.
• Certification: Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid, Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, TB, Handle with Care within the first three (3) months of hire and annually thereafter.

Knowledge/Skills

• Must be able to interact positively with clients daily whose behavior may be difficult, uncooperative, or aggressive.
• Must be able to perform concentrated and/or complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex and/or highly technical situations.
• Must be able to work successfully under highly stressful conditions.
• Must be able to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific and/or ethical principles.
• Must be able to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures.
• Must be able to collaborate with other multidisciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion.
• Must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.
• Must have effective comprehensive reading skills, strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Must possess a valid Arizona Driver’s License to transport clients and/or staff, or drive hospital vehicles.

Minimum Requirements of the Position

• Must be able to demonstrate special training, knowledge, and skills, as well as job and/or program specific competency within the first three (3) months of training, and annually thereafter.
• Must be certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/First Aid upon hire and re-certified every 2 years thereafter.
• Must complete all required mandatory in‑services annually.
• Must be tested for Tuberculosis with a PPD skin test or chest x‑ray upon hire; PPD skin test required annually, or chest x‑ray as indicated.
• Must be certified in HWC within the first three (3) months of hire and annually thereafter.

Qualifications

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