Psychiatric Behavioral Health Associate - Team Approach!!!

If you are mission driven and want to help the lives of people in your community, we have a place for you on our Team!

The Behavioral Health Associate - Psychiatric in collaboration with a treatment team provides clinical services for individuals and families prescribed by a treatment plan including but not limited to crisis intervention and risk assessment; person-centered recovery planning and on-going assessment; client education; physical health screening and monitoring; individual, family, group and collateral interventions and referral and advocacy. The Behavioral Health Associate - Psychiatric caseload is expected to provide services to individuals based on their individual needs and goals for recovery. The Behavioral Health Associate - Psychiatric ensures the client can access all necessary care and embraces a no wrong door approach to services.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree in a human service field
• Currently enrolled in a graduate program for a master's degree or doctoral degree in Psychology, Social work; or in a behavioral science field that leads to a credential or license; or currently working toward a specialized credential or license in the field of mental health or substance use disorder
• Must be designated as a behavioral health associate by the department
• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable operating transportation, and proof of current auto insurance

Preferred Education and Experience

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While we welcome all to apply, there are some position specific background stipulations that must be met to comply with various regulatory and contractual requirements.

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