Behavioral Health Associate -IDD Residential

Southwood - IDD/ASD RTF

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United StatesFull TimeGeneral Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Southwood - IDD/ASD RTF as a Behavioral Health Associate -IDD Residential in United States.

Key Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services.

Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.

Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: · High school diploma or equivalent required.

· Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility 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.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Southwood - IDD/ASD RTF as a Behavioral Health Associate -IDD Residential.

Key Skills

Patient careBehavioral healthSafety monitoringClinical documentationCrisis interventionDe-escalationFirst aidCPRActivities of daily livingVital signs monitoringGroup facilitationAnger managementSocial skills trainingIndependent living skillsPatient supervisionCommunication

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Associate -IDD Residential at Southwood - IDD/ASD RTF a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at Southwood - IDD/ASD RTF is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient care, Behavioral health, Safety monitoring, Clinical documentation, Crisis intervention, De-escalation, First aid, CPR. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Associate provides direct personal care and supervision to children and adolescents in a residential treatment setting. They are responsible for maintaining a safe environment, documenting clinical observations, and facilitating rehabilitative group activities.

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