Impactful Behavioral Health Associate I – Outpatient

Summit BHC; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Willingway in Statesboro, GA, seeks a Behavioral Health Associate I to be part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. The role focuses on monitoring client behavior, providing continuous care, and responding to crises as needed. Onsite position with a structured, supportive environment.

Responsibilities include safety checks, incident reporting, assisting with admissions and transfers, and leading activities aligned with treatment goals while maintaining accurate client records.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.
• Knowledge of common psychiatric disorders and/or dual diagnosis and various treatment modalities of the population served preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures wellbeing of clients and maintains a safe, supportive environment.
• Performs safety checks and follows supervision guidelines.
• Checks for contraband and manages client belongings.
• Interacts with clients, observes behaviors, and encourages group participation.
• Engages clients in activities to support treatment goals.
• Facilitates educational-rehabilitative groups covering social and coping skills.
• Takes and records vital signs and relays changes to the nurse.
• Charts client records accurately and timely.
• Applies de-escalation techniques to manage emotions and participation.
• Assists with unit cleanup, admits/discharge processes, and incident reports.
• Provides transfer or transportation as needed and coordinates with staff.
• Receives and provides thorough shift reports and orientation for new clients.

Skills

De-escalation

Observation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Willingway in Statesboro, GA, seeks a Behavioral Health Associate I to be part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. The role focuses on monitoring client behavior, providing continuous care, and responding to crises as needed. Onsite position with a structured, supportive environment.

Responsibilities include safety checks, incident reporting, assisting with admissions and transfers, and leading activities aligned with treatment goals while maintaining accurate client records.