Behavioral Health Associate - Scottsdale
Meadows of Wickenburg Inc
Summary
The Behavioral Health Associate serves as an integral part of the multidisciplinary treatment team and is responsible for monitoring and reporting of patient behaviors; providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling; assisting in patient data collection, recording, and maintenance; and responding in crisis situations and emergencies as needed.
Job description
Essential Job Functions
- Ensures the well-being of patients and provides a safe, positive, supportive, and structured environment. Maintains a constant awareness and supervision of patients
- Interacts routinely with patients, observes behaviors, and communicates significant observations to group therapist and supervisor.
- Intervene appropriately with patients experiencing a behavioral crisis situation, i.e., suicidal, threatening behavior, elopement and/or other situations, using approved interventions.
- Provide education in accordance with patient weekly schedule under supervision of Clinical Director.
- Participate with the treatment team in implementation of the individualized plan of care. Report factors that may impede successful accomplishment of the treatment plan to group therapist and supervisor.
- Assists in the admission and discharge of patient.
- Engages with patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals (e.g. peer support check-ins, virtual meetings, ancillary services, skill practice and exposure-oriented exercises, environment of care patient engagement activities, alumni visits, open art, gym, recreation, and Brain Center.
- Documents in patient records timely, accurately, and appropriately
- Serves as a resource for new patients introducing them to other patients and staff, explaining programs and encouraging participation. Orients patients to the activities program, explaining the benefits of activities.
- Initiate and maintain ongoing communication with referent, other health care providers as well as family members for care coordination.
- Supports outcome and satisfaction survey data collection.
- Assists with monthly chart audit process.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or related field preferred.
- High School Diploma/GED required
- One years' experience working in a behavioral health care facility preferred.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED required
- Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or related field preferred
- One years' experience working in a behavioral health care facility preferred
Company overview
Meadows of Wickenburg Inc is a specialized mental health treatment facility located in Wickenburg, Arizona, providing comprehensive behavioral health services. The organization focuses on delivering evidence-based treatment programs for individuals struggling with various mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. As a healthcare provider in the mental health sector, Meadows of Wickenburg offers a range of therapeutic services including inpatient treatment, outpatient programs, and specialized care for complex psychiatric conditions. The facility operates within the broader mental healthcare industry, serving patients who require intensive clinical intervention and structured therapeutic environments. With its Arizona location, the organization contributes to the regional mental health infrastructure, addressing the growing need for specialized behavioral health services. The treatment center emphasizes a holistic approach to mental wellness, combining clinical expertise with supportive care to help patients achieve sustainable recovery and improved quality of life.