Behavioral Health Associate (Phoenix)

Job Details

Job Location

Corporate HeadQuarters - Scottsdale, AZ

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION :

The Behavioral Health Associate provides basic nursing care, aids with activities of daily living, and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment, under the direction and supervision of the Director of BHA's, Charge Nurse and Director of Nursing.

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

Education : High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Minimum two (2) years of education (or experience) focused on nursing, psychology, social service, medicine or related field preferred.

Experience : Minimum two (2) years of training or experience in substance abuse and / or behavioral health services preferred.

Certification : Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid, Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, TB, Handle with Care within the first three (3) months of hire and annually thereafter.

Knowledge / Skills :

• Must be able to interact positively with clients daily whose behavior may be difficult, uncooperative, or aggressive.
• Must be able to perform concentrated and / or complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex and / or highly technical situations
• Must be able to work successfully under highly stressful conditions
• Must be able to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific and / or ethical principles
• Must be able to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures
• Must be able to collaborate with other multidisciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion
• Must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis
• Must have effective comprehensive reading skills, strong communication skills, written and verbal
• Must possess a valid Arizona Driver's License to transport clients and / or staff, or drive hospital vehicles

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION :