Behavioral Health Associate (PRN) – Crisis Recovery Support

Summit BHC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Institute for Addiction is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate I for on-site work at the Port Matilda, PA facility. The role supports a multidisciplinary treatment team, monitors client behavior, and provides continuous care, supervision, and crisis response as needed.

The position involves recording data, participating in group activities, de-escalation in crisis situations, and assisting with admissions, transportation, and incident reporting as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months+ experience with the facility's population preferred.
• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and dual diagnosis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the wellbeing of clients and provides a safe, positive, supportive, and structured environment.
• Conducts safety checks and monitors clients.
• Interacts with clients and reports significant observations to supervisor.
• Facilitates educational-rehabilitative groups and activities.
• Records vital signs and communicates changes to the charge nurse.
• Charts client records timely and accurately.
• Maintains organization and assists with discharge processes.

Skills

Crisis de-escalation

Client interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

St. Joseph Institute for Addiction is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate I for on-site work at the Port Matilda, PA facility. The role supports a multidisciplinary treatment team, monitors client behavior, and provides continuous care, supervision, and crisis response as needed.

The position involves recording data, participating in group activities, de-escalation in crisis situations, and assisting with admissions, transportation, and incident reporting as required.