Bh Tech/recovery Advocate - 1st Shift

St. Joseph Institute for Addiction

Port Matilda, Pennsylvania, US
Competitive salary commensurate with experience; c...
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Monitoring and reporting client behaviors
Applying de-escalation techniques
Conducting safety checks and contraband searches
** The St. Joseph Institute for Addiction is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate I for the 1st shift in Port Matilda, Pennsylvania. The role involves providing client supervision, facilitating therapeutic activities, and maintaining a safe environment for individuals undergoing treatment. **

Job Summary

  • The Behavioral Health Associate serves as an integral part of the multidisciplinary treatment team responsible for monitoring client behaviors and providing continuous care.
  • Employees must apply de-escalation techniques to manage client emotions and respond effectively to crisis situations and medical emergencies.
  • St. Joseph Institute for Addiction offers a comprehensive benefit plan and competitive salary while valuing veterans and military spouses.

Matching Summary

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** The St. Joseph Institute for Addiction is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate I for the 1st shift in Port Matilda, Pennsylvania. The role involves providing client supervision, facilitating therapeutic activities, and maintaining a safe environment for individuals undergoing treatment. **

Salary

Competitive salary commensurate with experience; Comprehensive benefit plan included; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • monitoring and reporting client behaviors
  • applying de-escalation techniques
  • conducting safety checks and contraband searches
  • recording vital signs accurately
  • maintaining safe structured environment

Nice-to-have

  • knowledge of psychiatric disorders
  • experience with dual diagnosis population
  • motivating clients toward treatment goals
  • facilitating educational-rehabilitative groups
  • organizing therapeutic recreation activities

Key Requirements

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • CPR certification required
  • De-escalation certification required
  • Six months experience preferred
  • First aid may be required

Work Rights

Not specified

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