Behavioral Health Associate (Phoenix)

Behavioral Health AssociateCorporate HeadQuarters - Scottsdale, AZ 85251DescriptionThe 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.Job RequirementsEducation: 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/SkillsMust 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 situationsMust be able to work successfully under highly stressful conditionsMust be able to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific and/or ethical principlesMust be able to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and proceduresMust be able to collaborate with other multidisciplinary team members in an appropriate fashionMust be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basisMust have effective comprehensive reading skills, strong communication skills, written and verbalMust possess a valid Arizona Driver's License to transport clients and/or staff, or drive hospital vehiclesMinimum Requirements of the PositionMust 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.