Behavioral Health Associate (Nights) - Addiction Recovery
- Summit BHC Iowa, LLC
- Wooded Glen Recovery Center
- 5mo ago
- Full-Time
- On-site
About the Job:
Behavioral Health Associate (BHA)Roles and Responsibilities:
What You Bring
High school diploma or GED required
At least 1 year of experience as a BHA preferred
Experience working with the population we serve preferred
Knowledge of psychiatric disorders, substance use disorders, and dual diagnosis preferred
Why Join Wooded Glen?
At Wooded Glen, you’ll be part of a dedicated team that believes in compassionate care, structured support, and empowering clients toward lasting recovery. Every shift you work directly contributes to helping individuals rebuild their lives.
What You’ll Do
Create a Safe & Structured Environment
Maintain constant awareness and supervision of clients
Conduct safety checks at required intervals following individualized supervision guidelines
Perform contraband checks and manage client valuables and belongings
Support Client Care & Engagement
Build rapport through daily interactions and observe behaviors, reporting significant changes to your supervisor
Encourage participation in recreational and therapeutic activities
Facilitate educational and rehabilitative groups (social skills, coping skills, anger management, independent living skills)
Apply de-escalation techniques to support emotional regulation and positive behavior
Assist with vital signs monitoring and report significant updates to nursing staff
Promote Treatment Progress
Engage clients in activities that align with treatment goals
Orient new clients to the program, help them feel connected, and explain available services
Support client independence through structured routines and wellness strategies
Keep Things Running Smoothly
Accurately and promptly document all client interactions and observations
Assist with unit cleanliness, organizing new admit charts, filing, and the discharge process
Support transportation needs (directly or through coordination with staff)
Provide thorough shift reports to oncoming staff for consistent care
Enhance Recreation & Programming
Help plan and implement diverse therapeutic activities
Set up equipment, manage supplies, and ensure safety rules are followed
Adapt activities to meet the needs of various client groups
We seek talent, qualified employees regardless of race, gender/sex, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under state or federal law. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
**Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. SummitBHC is dedicated to serving veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served**
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Why Wooded Glen Recovery Center?Wooded Glen Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Wooded Glen Recovery Center is an EOE.Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.