Night Shift Behavioral Health Associate | 12-Hour Care

Summit BHC; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPR & de-escalation training provided

Job summary

Summit BHC’s Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health in Garner, NC seeks a Behavioral Health Associate I for full-time night shifts (7pm–7:30am, with every other weekend). Under supervision of a licensed nurse, you’ll monitor patient behaviors, provide continuous care, assist with data collection, and respond in crises, contributing to a safe, structured treatment environment onsite.

The role requires a high school diploma and 6+ months experience with the population; CPR and de-escalation/ restraint

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 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

• Ensure wellbeing of patients and provide a safe, structured environment under supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living and basic care.
• Conduct safety checks and supervise per guidelines.
• Monitor patient belongings and contraband.
• Interact with patients and communicate observations to supervisor.
• Engage patients in activities to support treatment goals.
• Facilitate educational-rehabilitative groups on social, coping, and living skills.
• Record vital signs accurately and report changes.
• Chart in patient records timely and accurately.
• Apply de-escalation techniques and assist with restraints when necessary.
• Support unit cleaning, admit/discharge processes, and incident reporting.
• Arrange transportation for patients as required.
• Receive and relay shift reports to oncoming staff.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Six months or more experience with the population served

Knowledge of psychiatric disorders & treatment modalities

Job description

Summit BHC’s Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health in Garner, NC seeks a Behavioral Health Associate I for full-time night shifts (7pm–7:30am, with every other weekend). Under supervision of a licensed nurse, you’ll monitor patient behaviors, provide continuous care, assist with data collection, and respond in crises, contributing to a safe, structured treatment environment onsite.

The role requires a high school diploma and 6+ months experience with the population; CPR and de-escalation/ restraint