Behavioral Health Associate - Galax Nightshift

Behavioral Health Associate - Galax Night shift

Join us as a Behavioral Health Associate at the Life Center of Galax. We are looking for individuals passionate about behavioral health and eager to make a difference in our community.

Responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Patient safety is a top priority.

• Competitive hourly rates
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• HSA & FSA
• Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D
• Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – with company match
• Employee Assistance Program/Employee Discount Program
• Shift differential for night shift

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to patient safety and provide excellent customer service.
• Ensure the well‑being of patients and provide a positive, supportive, and structured environment.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure supervision is performed at 15‑minute intervals or as needed.
• Document timely, accurate, and appropriate clinical information in the patient’s medical record.
• Assist in creating a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for patients, significant others, and staff.
• Interact with patients, observe behaviors, and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration, and changing bed linens.
• Obtain patient vital signs, height, and weight as assigned and document in the record.
• Facilitate patient educational‑rehabilitative groups covering social skills, coping skills, anger management, and independent living skills.
• Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
• Complete and maintain required documentation. Assist with follow‑up and paperwork for incidents and events.
• Provide or coordinate transportation for patients as needed.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times.

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months or more of experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.

• CPR and de‑escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties when circumstances dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of protected characteristics.