Behavior Technician II - Evening Shift - Arcadia Place

Global Connections to Employment•Pensacola, FL

19h

About The Position

Lakeview Center provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies, and intellectual disabilities. The Behavior Technician II assists counselors, therapeutic staff, and nursing staff by providing clinical support to people receiving substance abuse, mental health, or co-occurring-disorder services in residential programs, inpatient settings, day/evening programs, outpatient programs, and/or community-based programs. The position establishes positive helping relationships with people receiving services; supports activities of daily living, access to resources, and functional, pro-social relationships; helps ensure the health, safety, and well-being of those served; implements interventions according to treatment or service plans; and monitors and documents progress. Base pay is $15.00–$16.12 per hour based on experience. Shift differential pay of $2.00–$4.00 is available if applicable.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Must be able to obtain the provided CPR certification.
Must be able to pass the provided CPI training.
Must be able to complete the provided 20 hours of required Child Caring Agency (CCA) training.
Must pass Human Trafficking training and certification within 60 days of hire.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Must pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate; a Level II background screening is required.
Must have a valid driver’s license from the state of residence, a good driving record, and be insurable under the corporate policy.
Drug testing is required.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working in a behavioral health setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish a positive helping relationship with persons receiving services.
Assist persons receiving services with activities of daily living, accessing needed resources, and building functional, pro-social relationships with others.
Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of persons receiving services.
Implement specific interventions according to each person’s treatment or service plan.
Monitor and document each person’s progress.
Provide individualized, integrated mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring services to meet the needs of individuals served and their families, as required.
Work in other behavioral health programs as needed.