Behavior Technician II - Central Receiving
About The Position
The Central Receiving Facility (CRF) of Lakeview Center serves as a single-entry point for persons with mental health or co-occurring disorders from Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. The CRF is a 24-hour continuous operations unit that serves voluntary clients as well as individuals brought to the facility under the Baker Act or Marchman Act. Services offered include but are not limited to assessment, Crisis Support/Emergency Services, Case Management, Recovery Support, medication initiation and management. The Behavior Health Technician position assists the counselors/therapeutic/nursing staff by providing clinical support to adults and children who are receiving substance abuse, mental health services or co-occurring disorders in residential programs, inpatient settings, day/evening programs, outpatient programs and/or community-based programs. This position is responsible for but is not limited to: Establishing a positive helping relationship with people receiving services. Assisting those receiving services to complete activities of daily living, including accessing needed resources, and building functional, pro-social relationships with others. Ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of those receiving services. Implementing specific interventions according to the person’s treatment or service plan. Monitoring and documenting the person’s progress.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Must be able to obtain provided CPR certification.
- Must be able to pass provided CPI training.
- Must be able to provide individualized, integrated mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring services to meet the needs of individuals served and their families, as required.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work other behavioral health programs as needed.
- Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license from the state in which you reside, a good driving record and be insurable under the corporate policy.
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year of experience working in a behavioral health setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Establishing a positive helping relationship with people receiving services.
- Assisting those receiving services to complete activities of daily living, including accessing needed resources, and building functional, pro-social relationships with others.
- Ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of those receiving services.
- Implementing specific interventions according to the person’s treatment or service plan.
- Monitoring and documenting the person’s progress.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Basic Life and AD&D
- Voluntary Term Life
- Employer Paid Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account
- Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Accident Insurance
- Group Critical Illness Insurance
- Individual Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Identity Theft Protection
- Employee Discount Program
- Teladoc
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
