Behavioral Health Advocate

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Behavioral Health Advocate Regular Full-Time - 30+ hr Wrightsville, PA, US Position Summary The Behavioral Health Advocate (BH-A) provides oversight and support services to clients and staff in a residential treatment facility for adults with co-occurring diagnoses. BH-A is responsible for around‑the‑clock supervision of clients and for creating and maintaining a therapeutic milieu for treatment initiatives. This is a mid‑level position. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Provides oversight of the milieu, engages with clients in a therapeutic manner, and can round/re‑direct with a trauma‑informed approach. Engages in “ATA blocking” as needed. Assists clients with daily activities, adherence to schedules, and following program rules. Has knowledge and deep understanding of program schedules and rules, provides orientation to clients, and sets expectations and guidelines on client participation during orientation. Assists (and leads in the absence of Admission Specialist) in completing admissions from start to finish, and documents the admission process thoroughly. Maintains active awareness of clients’ locations and attendance of programming. Observes, monitors, intervenes upon, and documents client behaviors and presentations. Completes medication observations, collects and documents vitals, and assists the medical/nursing team. Maintains, organizes, manages, and documents safe/client lockers. Maintains high‑quality documentation using appropriate forms in clinical language. Performs the job responsibilities of the Behavioral Health Technician. Facilitates non‑clinical group sessions effectively within skill set and scope of practice. Job Qualifications and Requirements Minimum of one year experience in the addiction or mental health fields, required. Minimum of two years’ experience in the addiction or mental health fields, preferred. High school diploma or equivalent, preferred. Valid Driver’s License, required. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and gain clarification; respond well to questions. Knowledge of organization, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to exercise sound judgment, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive work attitude. Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information. Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner. Ability to understand and utilize program knowledge such as the disease model, motivational interviewing, trauma‑informed approaches, experiential approaches, CBT, self‑help approaches, and evidence‑based practices in client care. Ability to understand and utilize medical knowledge, complete medication observations, observe and assess detox clients, and document vitals. Ability to document thoroughly in an electronic medical record. Ability to professionally interact and communicate with clients, client family members, referral sources, and vendors. Knowledge of MS Office and office equipment such as copiers and scanners. Must meet pre‑employment and maintain all applicable state and job‑related guidelines for background screening, fingerprinting, drug test, health screening, DMV, insurance, CPR/Basic First Aid, and license/credential verifications. Overnight 6PM‑6AM Sunday, Monday and Tuesday; week 1. 6PM‑6AM Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday; week 2. #J-18808-Ljbffr