Behavioral Health Tech

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Modesto, CA

5h

About The Position

The Clinical Services Technician (CST) reports to the Shift Manager of the assigned area and performs duties under the direction of the Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse. The CST provides high-quality, individualized basic care activities within the Clinical Services Technician scope of practice and helps ensure a safe, healthy environment that encourages socialization and empowerment. The position is subject to overtime, weekend, holiday and shift work, standby, and callback assignments.

Requirements

• High school graduation is preferred.
• At least 6 months of related experience providing direct services to patients or clients in a mental health, substance abuse, or social service agency setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of the needs, problems, attitudes, and behavioral patterns of people with mental disorders and substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of mental health programs and community resources.
• Knowledge of behavioral health principles and methods of relating to individuals experiencing behavioral health problems.
• Verbal de-escalation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of mental health patient rights.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• Behavioral management training defined as Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), required within 30 days of hire and to be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized basic care activities within the Clinical Services Technician scope of practice.
• Help maintain a safe, healthy environment that encourages socialization and empowerment.
• Perform duties under the direction of the Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts
• Healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program
• Employee discount program
• Voluntary pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED