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Behavioral Health Associate (Phoenix)

AMERICAS REHAB CAMPUSES LLC

#Behavioral Health #CPR #Adaptability #TB Testing #First Aid #Client Interaction #Nursing Care #Behavioral Health Services #Communication Skills

Quick overview

The Behavioral Health Associate provides basic nursing care and assists with activities of daily living. They also help maintain a safe and clean environment under supervision.

Requirements summary

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with a preference for two years of education or experience in relevant fields. Candidates should have at least two years of training or experience in substance abuse and/or behavioral health services.

high schoolReading SkillsCommunication SkillsAdaptabilityTeam CollaborationCPRTB TestingStress ManagementActivities Of Daily LivingJudgment SkillsFirst AidClient InteractionBasic Nursing CareSubstance AbuseHandle With CareBehavioral Health ServicesFingerprint Clearance

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location

Corporate
HeadQuarters -
Scottsdale,
AZ 85251JOB
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.
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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
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POSITION: Must be able to demonstrate special training, knowledge, and skills, as well as job and/or program specific competency within the first three (3) months of training, and annually thereafter. Must be certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/ First Aid upon hire and re-certified every 2 years thereafter. Must complete all required mandatory in-services annually. Must be tested for Tuberculosis with a PPD skin test or chest x-ray upon hire; PPD skin test required annually, or chest x-ray as indicated. Must be certified in HWC within the first three (3) months of hire and annually thereafter. Qualifications