Full-Time Behavioral Health Associate: Client Care & Crisis Support

Summit BHC; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Twin Lakes Recovery Center in Monroe, Georgia is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate II to support a multidisciplinary treatment team. This onsite role focuses on supervising clients, monitoring safety, and reporting observations to the supervisory staff.

The position involves facilitating group activities, assisting with admissions and discharges, and participating in crisis management as needed. CPR/de-escalation training is required or available on hire.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least one year experience as a BHA required.
• One or more years’ experience working with the specific population of the facility required.
• Knowledge of common psychiatric disorders and/or dual diagnosis and various treatment modalities of the population served preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures wellbeing and supervision of clients in a structured environment.
• Conducts safety checks and adheres to supervision guidelines.
• Interacts with clients, records observations, and encourages participation in therapy activities.
• Facilitates educational and rehabilitative groups on social, coping, and independent living skills.
• Records vital signs and communicates significant changes to the charge nurse.
• Performs de-escalation to manage emotions and behavior.

Skills

De-escalation

Crisis intervention

Observation/reporting

Group activities facilitation

Patient supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Twin Lakes Recovery Center in Monroe, Georgia is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate II to support a multidisciplinary treatment team. This onsite role focuses on supervising clients, monitoring safety, and reporting observations to the supervisory staff.

The position involves facilitating group activities, assisting with admissions and discharges, and participating in crisis management as needed. CPR/de-escalation training is required or available on hire.