About this role
About the Job:
The Behavioral Health Associate serves as an integral part of the multidisciplinary treatment team and is responsible for monitoring and reporting of client behaviors; providing continuous client care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling; assisting in client data collection, recording, and maintenance; and responding in crisis situations and medical emergencies as needed.Roles and Responsibilities:
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of individuals on their journey to recovery? As a Behavioral Health Associate (BHA), you’ll play a vital role in creating a safe, supportive, and structured environment where clients can heal, grow, and achieve their treatment goals.
What We’re Looking For
High school diploma or equivalent required.
6 months experience as a BHA preferred
Prior experience working with the population served (psychiatric, behavioral health, or addiction recovery) required.
Knowledge of psychiatric disorders, dual diagnoses, and treatment modalities preferred.
Why Join Us?
At our facility, you’ll be more than staff—you’ll be a mentor, supporter, and motivator for individuals working toward stability and independence. This is an opportunity to grow your career in behavioral healthcare while making a meaningful impact every single day.
What You’ll Do
Promote safety & wellbeing: Ensure constant awareness and supervision of clients, conduct safety checks, and manage valuables in accordance with facility guidelines.
Support recovery goals: Engage with clients in meaningful activities that encourage participation, independence, and progress toward treatment goals.
Lead therapeutic groups: Facilitate educational and rehabilitative groups on topics such as coping skills, social skills, anger management, and independent living skills.
Be a trusted guide: Welcome new clients, introduce them to programs and peers, and encourage participation in activities that foster growth and community.
Provide hands-on support: Assist with admissions, discharges, transportation, daily living needs, and recreational activities—all while ensuring safety and structure.
Communicate & document: Observe client behavior, report changes or concerns, document records accurately, and provide detailed shift reports to ensure continuity of care.
De-escalate with care: Apply de-escalation techniques to help manage emotions and behaviors in a respectful, professional manner.
Enhance client experience: Offer new activity ideas, help plan diverse therapeutic programs, and set up resources and equipment for recreational activities.
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.
Other facts
About Summit BHC
Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Summit Behavioral Healthcare was established to develop and operate a network of leading behavioral health and addiction treatment centers throughout the country.
Summit BHC’s focus is on operating acute psychiatric hospitals, specialty chemical dependency services, and behavioral health hospitals throughout the country within a flexible and dynamic continuum of care.
Our Services Include:
Residential Substance Use Disorder Programs
Acute Psychiatric Care
Detoxification Programs
Partial Hospitalization Programs
Intensive Outpatient Programs
Health and Wellness Programs
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Summit BHC Mission:
Our mission is to improve the lives we touch.
Our treatment facilities are specialized in helping adults, adolescents, and families suffering from mental health challenges and addiction while offering a solution to the stressors that drive these issues, providing a path to change and ensuring ongoing support for a restored life.
What you'll do
- The Behavioral Health Associate is responsible for monitoring client behaviors, providing continuous care, and responding to crisis situations. They also facilitate therapeutic groups and assist clients with daily living needs.
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