Behavioral Health Associate - Dallas

Job Details Level : Entry Job Location : MBH Outpatient Center Dallas - Dallas, TX Position Type : Full Time Education Level : High School Diploma Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Shift : Day Job Category : Health Care

This is where you change your story

At Meadows we understand that new directions to career advancing and improvement can be scary, but we are excited to offer you a possible new rewarding chapter with us! Come join us in transforming lives!

Who are we?

We have been the most trusted name in the industry and have been helping people for 45 years. Our approach is different and success stories of our patients prove that.

We don’t have one size fits all treatment and there are no quick fixes.

Who are you?

Are you compassionate, innovative and have a passion to make an impact? Are you looking to get your foot in the door with a company that will believe in your abilities and train you to advance?

80% of our current top-level executive staff are organic internal promotions from within.

We might be a perfect fit for you!

Position Summary :

The Behavioral Health Associate works in conjunction with the treatment team in developing, coordinating, and disseminating continuing care plans with patients.

Maintains up-to-date referral network.

Primary Responsibilities

• Meets with patients to research discharge planning needs as presented by the treatment team.
• Meets one-on-one with patients from admission until discharge at a minimum of one time per week to discuss case management.
• May be assigned to conduct educational lecture or group activity.
• Communicates with Business Development Department and referring provider to coordinate appropriate aftercare resources.
• Under the guidance of the Clinical Director, reviews and researches aftercare resources.
• Supports treatment team and patients in communication with referral and continuing care resources.
• Documents continuing care plans, communications and meetings.
• Prepares and distributes copies of patient schedules weekly as requested.
• Attends treatment team meetings as assigned.

Education, Skills and Experience Requirements :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Science or related field preferred.
• One year's experience working in a behavioral health care facility preferred.
• Ability to provide excellent service to internal and external customers.
• Ability to understand and comply with government, regulatory, and company rules.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information, multi-task, coordinate projects and record / transcribe general and specific meeting minutes.
• Occasionally needed to work irregular hours or additional hours.

We are a Drug Free Company. All positions are designated as Safety Sensitive positions and in light of our company mission, the Company does not employ medical marijuana cardholders.

Following an offer of employment, and prior to reporting to work, all applicants will be required to submit toand passa substance abuse screen.

The Meadows is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The Meadows provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and if you need reasonable accommodation during any time of the employment process please reach out.

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