Behavioral Health Associate | Substance Use Recovery

Acadia Healthcare; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks in Wilmington, NC is seeking a dedicated staff member to provide therapeutic assistance to patients and act as a direct liaison to the Director of Counseling regarding the therapeutic community status.

Requirements include a high school diploma and CPR/de-escalation certifications; 1+ year(s) experience with the facility's population is preferred. Candidates must be able to work with diverse populations and maintain safety and de-escalation protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One or more years’ experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.
• 6 months experience performing the duties of a BHA2 preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training offered by facility).

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic assistance to patients and function as liaison to the Director of Counseling regarding status of the therapeutic community.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR training

Job description

Harboroaks in Wilmington, NC is seeking a dedicated staff member to provide therapeutic assistance to patients and act as a direct liaison to the Director of Counseling regarding the therapeutic community status.

Requirements include a high school diploma and CPR/de-escalation certifications; 1+ year(s) experience with the facility's population is preferred. Candidates must be able to work with diverse populations and maintain safety and de-escalation protocols.