Behavioral Health Technician
Acadia Healthcare Inc
Galax, VA
flexible
Sign-On Bonus

Behavioral Health Associate 1 - Galax or Hillsville

We offer a full suite of benefits ranging from: * Competitive hourly rates * Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance * Paid Holidays * Paid Time Off * HSA & FSA * Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D * Disability * 401(k) Retirement Plan - with company match * Employee Assistance Program/Employee Discount Program Pay Range: * Starting at $14/hour and dependent on education and years of experience * Competitive hourly rate, $2 shift differential for night shift Flexible hours available for Full time, Part time, or PTN for Day and night * 12 hour shifts for full time At Life Center of Galax we specialize in helping individuals find purpose and develop the skills necessary to actualize long-term recovery from substance use disorders. We are looking for individuals who desire the opportunity to help save lives while feeling challenged and professionally enriched on a daily basis. Behavioral Health Associate responsibilities: * Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive, and structured environment. * Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals. * Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record. * Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors, and communicate significant observations to nursing staff. * Engage patients in interactions, group therapy and activities designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals and increase therapeutic coping skills. * Complete and maintain required documentation. Complete paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place on the unit. Job Requirements: Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.