Acadia Healthcare looking for Behavioral Health Associate at San Rafael, CA Full Time

Description

Bayside Marin is seeking Full-Time and Per Diem (as needed) Behavioral Tech Associates (of all levels) to provide quality care and compassion to clients in our residential treatment program. Ideal candidates will have experience with chemical dependency treatment and recovery, be able to assist clinical staff by providing direct patient care services and supervision, and preferably be working towards certification as a Chemical Dependency Counselor, or higher education and licensure. Entry level positions are also available! Prior experience in substance abuse treatment is highly desired. Must be able to work weekends and evenings.

$20 – $22/ hr

Bayside Marin provides a comprehensive benefits package

• Competitive hourly rate

• Shift differential for overnight shifts

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Acadia Healthcare 401 (k) plan

• Annual salary evaluation

• Excellent training program

• Use of facilities’ sauna, gym and steam room

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conducting patient rounds as assigned by shift lead.

• Assists in answering phone and directing calls or assisting callers, in a professional manner.

• Assists with client AMA or other crisis intervention.

• Alerts clinical staff to client difficulties or concerns.

• Provides therapeutic listening and guidance with clients as required.

• Maintains appropriate verbal responses with client population.

• Exhibits initiative in doing job duties without needing constant prompting by supervisors.

• Client transportation to appointments and outside meetings and outings.

• Conducts basic groups including morning and evening check in.

Minimum Training and Experience:

• Education – High School graduate or equivalent.

• Experience – Knowledge/experience working with chemically dependent clients preferred.

• Certifications – CPR/First Aid.

• Licenses – Current valid CA drivers license with a clean record.

• Special Requirements – Experience with chemical dependency treatment.

• Age / Gender Specifics – Ability to work with male and female adult substance abuse and dual diagnosis population.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

• Communication: Advanced

• Problem Solving: Intermediate

• Safety Minded: Intermediate

Behaviors

Preferred

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred

• High School/GED or better

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• Reg Alcohol Drug Tech

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)