PRN Behavioral Health Associate - Overnight​/Graveyard

PRN Behavioral Health Associate – Overnight/Graveyard

Location: Spokane, Washington

Schedule: 11:00 pm – 7:30 am (overnight)

Pay: $19.00–$23.00 per hour (PRN – Pick‑Up Only)

Job Summary: The Behavioral Health Associate I serves as an integral part of the multidisciplinary treatment team, monitoring and reporting client behavior, providing continuous client care and supervision, assisting in data collection and crisis response, and maintaining a safe and structured environment during overnight shifts.

• Ensure client wellbeing by maintaining a safe, positive, supportive, and structured environment.
• Conduct safety checks and supervise clients at intervals according to individualized guidelines.
• Check clients for contraband and manage client valuables and belongings.
• Interact with clients, observe behaviors, and communicate significant observations to supervisors.
• Promote participation in recreational activities and educate clients in social skills, coping, anger management, and independent living.
• Take and record vital signs, communicating changes to the charge nurse.
• Document client records accurately and in a timely manner.
• Use de‑escalation techniques to manage client emotions, behavior, and treatment participation.
• Assist with unit cleaning, chart organization, and the discharge process.
• Provide or coordinate transportation for clients as needed.
• Deliver verbal reports/briefings to the incoming shift.
• Orient new clients to staff, programs, and activities, encouraging participation.
• Motivate clients toward beneficial activities and monitor interest levels.
• Offer novel activity ideas and support recreational program planning.
• Set up equipment for recreational activities and supply necessary resources.
• Enforce safety rules, modifying activities for specific groups.
• Help develop and maintain departmental resources, monitoring equipment and supplies.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Six months or more of experience with the population served (preferred).
• Knowledge of common psychiatric disorders and/or dual diagnosis, and familiarity with treatment modalities (preferred).
• CPR and de‑escalation certification required (training available upon hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Pacific Sky Recovery Center provides a comprehensive benefits plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Pacific Sky Recovery Center is an EOE. Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply.