Behavioral Health Associate- WEEKEND SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Company: Montecatini Eating Disorder Treatment Center
Location: Vista
Posted on: June 13, 2022

Job Description:

Are you looking to grow your career and get experience in the mental health field? Do you like to help others and learn about the full spectrum of mental health concerns and how they're managed in a professional and supportive setting? Do you know that you want to be in psych but are still evaluating the many choices you could make for your career in the field?

Whether you want to be in the human services field, be a clinician, a counselor, a social worker, a substance abuse counselor, a recovery support specialist, or generally behavioral health support, Montecatini Eating Disorder Treatment Center is a fantastic stepping stone for your career. We give you experience as a behavioral health associate and offer a wide range of benefits that will help you jump start your career in the mental health field.

Montecatini specializes in the comprehensive care of women ages 16-55 struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and associated disorders. Our program offers outpatient and residential treatment services in an at home-like atmosphere in beautiful Carlsbad, CA! This is a highly unique job experience that provides personal enrichment as we challenge this complicated disease.

*Our starting pay is $18/hour with no experience, with the ability to make more depending on education and experience.*

*This could be either fulltime or part-time.*

We currently have a need for the following shifts but opportunity to cover other shifts and gain more experience is always available:

*Saturday/Sunday- Mornings/ Afternoons*

*Thursday- Afternoons*

*Description of Duties: *
This position is responsible for monitoring patient activities throughout the day including but not limited to the following:
* Eating meals/snacks with patients: All candidates must be willing to eat with and supervise the patients during mealtime
* Provides milieu support -Crisis intervention/management
* Assist patients in managing challenges they face throughout the day
* Taking patients to outings/appointments
* Some household duties Solid boundaries and a strong work ethic are a must for this position!
* Some psychiatric experience and eating disorder experience is preferred but not required. Bachelor's Degree (or in progress) in psychology or related field required.
Working with clients who struggle with an eating disorder is highly unique and rewarding. The knowledge you will gain will be invaluable in expanding your experience working in the healthcare industry.

Must be 21 years or older and clear driving record is required.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Weekend availability

Experience:
* Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
* Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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