Behavioral Health Tech

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Modesto, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• High School graduate preferred.
• 6+ months related experience providing direct services for patients/clients in a mental health, substance abuse, or social service agency setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of the needs, problems, attitudes and behavioral patterns of mentally disordered individuals and substance abusers.
• Knowledge of Mental Health programs and community resources.
• 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) is required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Providing high quality individualized basic care activities within the Clinical Services Technician scope of practice.
• Ensuring a safe, healthy environment that encourages socialization and empowerment.

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 & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED