Summit BHC·James City County, Virginia
The Behavioral Health Associate monitors patient behavior, provides continuous care, and assists with activities of daily living under the supervision of a licensed nurse. They are also responsible for documenting patient data, facilitating educational groups, and responding to medical emergencies or crisis situations.
Behavioral Health Associate I - Days | The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place | Williamsburg, Virginia About the Job: About the Job:
The Pavilion is looking for Behavioral Health Associates to join our team!
The Behavioral Health Associate I works under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse as an integral part of the multidisciplinary treatment team and is responsible for monitoring and reporting of patient behaviors; providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling; assisting in patient data collection, recording, and maintenance; and responding in crisis situations and medical emergencies as needed.
Roles and Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Ensures the wellbeing of patients and provides a safe, positive, supportive, and structured environment, under direction of charge nurse or supervisor.
Maintains a constant awareness and supervision of patients.
Assists clients with activities of daily living, such as toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.
Conducts safety checks, ensuring that supervision is conducted at intervals in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines.
Checks patients for contraband and manages the patient’s valuables and belongings.
Interacts routinely with patients, observes behaviors and communicates significant observations to supervisor.
Engages with patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
Facilitates patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills and independent living skills.
Takes and records vital signs properly and communicates significant changes in patient’s condition to the clinical team.
Charts in patient records timely, accurately, and appropriately.
Applies de-escalation techniques to help manage patient’s emotions, behavior and participation in treatment and assists with seclusion and restraints when necessary.
Assists with unit cleaning, organization of new admits charts, discharge process, filing, etc.
Initiates patient/employee incident reports.
Provides transfer or transportation for patients or coordinates transportation with appropriate staff members as required.
Receives report from previous shift to utilize information in planning shifts; give accurate and thorough report to oncoming shift.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: High school graduate or equivalent required.
Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.
Knowledge of common psychiatric disorders and/or dual diagnosis and various treatment modalities of the population served preferred.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
WORK LOCATION: This position is onsite and is not a remote position.
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS: This position is an Individual Contributor. #INBHA Why The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place?The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume.
The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place 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.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and possess or be willing to obtain CPR and de-escalation certifications. Previous experience working with psychiatric populations is preferred.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Virginia commonly draw steady demand as agencies and treatment programs look for clinicians who can support counseling, care coordination, and recovery services. These positions are competitive because a valid CSAC license is required, while a psychology or counseling degree and treatment-industry experience are preferred; benefits often include PTO and health-related coverage. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, and confirm your licensure details before applying.