Summit BHC·James City County, Virginia
The Behavioral Health Associate II monitors patient behaviors and provides continuous care and supervision under the direction of a licensed nurse. Responsibilities include facilitating rehabilitative groups, recording vital signs, and responding to crisis situations or medical emergencies.
Behavioral Health Associate II- Nights | 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 II 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.
This position is onsite at the facility and is not a remote position.
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 patients 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 charge nurse.
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 coordinate transportation with appropriate staff members, as required.
Receives report from previous shift to utilize information in planning for shift; gives accurate and thorough report to oncoming shift.
Helps with admissions and discharges if needed.
Participates in rehabilitation and treatment programs as well as teaching strategies to promote patient wellness and independence, as needed.
Ensures that the program schedule is being followed and reports to supervisor variances to program schedule.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: High school graduate or equivalent required.
At least one year experience as a BHA required.
One or more years’ experience working with the specific population of the facility required.
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.
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS: This position is an Individual Contributor.
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 be high school graduates with at least one year of experience as a BHA and one year of experience with the facility's specific population. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certifications are required.
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.
