Behavioral Health Tech (Full Time - Evenings) MATER

Thomas Jefferson University • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists My Sister’s Place in delivering care, observing patient behaviors, providing daily community meetings and assisting in various procedures. Works closely with the BSW, Residential Operations Supervisor and transdisciplinary team and reports any changes in patient’s mood or behavior in a timely fashion. When necessary assists the BSW and MSP staff with pre-admission screening calls from referral sources. Also provides information about the program to callers. Serves as a 24 hour essential employee providing direct care to residents. Supports residents in achieving their treatment plan goals including but not limited to learning and executing daily living skills, parenting, dietary, and recovery goals. Patient population is pregnant and parenting women, and their children (0-6 years old), receiving care for substance use disorders.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• 12+ college credits in humanities or social services required for Philadelphia work locations
• 1 year of related experience preferred
• CPR Certified
• Valid current driver’s license required with a good driving history

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Delivering care
• Observing patient behaviors
• Providing daily community meetings
• Assisting in various procedures
• Reporting any changes in patient’s mood or behavior in a timely fashion
• Assisting with pre-admission screening calls from referral sources
• Providing information about the program to callers
• Providing direct care to residents
• Supporting residents in achieving their treatment plan goals including but not limited to learning and executing daily living skills, parenting, dietary, and recovery goals

Benefits

• Medical (including prescription)
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefits
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service

What This Job Offers

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