Behavior Technician II - Evening Shift - SRT

LifeView Group•Pensacola, FL

6d•$15 - $16

About The Position

Lakeview Center provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies, and intellectual disabilities. Short Term Residential (SRT) is a 20-bed inpatient facility for adults with serious mental illness. Treatment is provided by a multidisciplinary team in conjunction with the wishes and needs of the people served. The Behavior Health Technician assists counseling, therapeutic, and nursing staff by providing clinical support to people receiving substance abuse, mental health, or co-occurring-disorder services. Programs may include residential, inpatient, day/evening, outpatient, and community-based settings. The position establishes positive helping relationships; supports daily living activities, access to resources, and functional, pro-social relationships; safeguards the health, safety, and well-being of people served; implements interventions in accordance with treatment or service plans; and monitors and documents progress. The posting identifies a Day Shift schedule of 7:00 AM–3:00 PM. Base pay is $15.00–$16.12 per hour based on experience, with a $2.00–$4.00 per-hour shift differential if applicable. A sign-on bonus is advertised, but no amount is specified.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be able to obtain the provided CPR certification.
Must be able to pass the 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 in other behavioral health programs as needed.
Must pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate; a Level II background screening is required.
Must possess 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 positive helping relationships with people receiving services.
Assist people receiving services with activities of daily living, including accessing needed resources and building functional, pro-social relationships.
Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of people receiving services.
Implement specific interventions according to each person’s treatment or service plan.
Monitor and document each person’s progress.
Provide clinical support to adults and children receiving substance abuse, mental health, or co-occurring-disorder services.