Onsite PRN Behavioral Health Associate

Summit BHC; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Summit BHC is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate I at the Las Cruces Recovery Center in Las Cruces, NM. This onsite, part-time role supports a multidisciplinary treatment team, monitors client behavior, and assists in crisis response, data collection, and activity planning.

The position requires a high school diploma, CPR/de-escalation training, and preferred experience with the facility’s population. CPR training is provided if needed.

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 the wellbeing of clients and provides a safe, positive, supportive, and structured environment.
• Conducts safety checks and supervises clients.
• Communicates significant observations to supervisor and staff.
• Engages clients in activities and groups to support treatment goals.
• Records vital signs and reports changes to staff.
• Assists with incident reports and client transportation as needed.
• Facilitates orientation for new clients and helps with discharge planning.

Skills

High School Diploma

CPR Certification

De-escalation Training

Experience with psychiatric population

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Summit BHC is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate I at the Las Cruces Recovery Center in Las Cruces, NM. This onsite, part-time role supports a multidisciplinary treatment team, monitors client behavior, and assists in crisis response, data collection, and activity planning.

The position requires a high school diploma, CPR/de-escalation training, and preferred experience with the facility’s population. CPR training is provided if needed.