Behavioral Health Technician

Damar Services • Richmond, IN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Damar is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician, described in the posting as an Enhanced Acuity Technician, to provide direct support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities or autism who reside at Damar Services. The role includes natural environment training, skills-based treatment, data collection, and intensive intervention services. The technician also assists the treatment team in evaluating clinical services. The position is based at Damar’s Richmond campus in Richmond, Indiana. The posting lists day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM and night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, both with a weekend rotation. Starting pay is stated as $15.25 per hour, with higher pay for experience and education.

Damar welcomes applicants with or without experience and provides training. The position involves supervising and caring for clients, managing crises, encouraging appropriate social behavior, and helping clients work toward their potential. Employees support clients with programming goals, activities of daily living, and independent living goals, and participate as members of an interdisciplinary team.

The essential functions require physical mobility and the ability to respond appropriately to client behaviors, staff instructions, safety concerns, and emergencies. The environment may include aggressive, self-injurious, sexually maladaptive, elopement, or other unpredictable behaviors. Essential functions must be performed satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Damar states that it is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive applicant experience.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old to work in the Children’s Residential program; the posting encourages applicants ages 18–20 to consider other Direct Support Professional roles.
• Provide formal proof of a high school diploma or GED.
• Have a valid Indiana driver’s license and a driving record meeting the eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier for positions requiring driving.
• Have no felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect, or other disqualifying criminal convictions.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening.
• Be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; and lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to operate office equipment, including a computer keyboard; travel to other locations using private or commercial transportation; and communicate effectively to exchange information.
• Be able to recognize and respond appropriately to client behaviors, staff instructions, safety concerns, and emergencies.
• Maintain regular and acceptable attendance, excluding approved absences and periods of leave.
• Perform essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as an Enhanced Acuity Technician or in a related role; experience is not required.
• Education and experience may qualify employees for pay above the stated starting rate.

Responsibilities

• Perform natural environment training, skills-based treatment, data collection, and intensive intervention services.
• Provide direct support to individuals residing at Damar Services.
• Assist the treatment team, including managers, supervisors, directors, and other designated members, in evaluating clinical services.
• Supervise and care for clients, manage crises, promote appropriate social behaviors, and support clients in reaching their potential.
• Make in-the-moment decisions regarding Skills Based Treatment.
• Complete and update mandatory training and licensure-related items in a timely manner.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and other assigned meetings, as well as meetings, conferences, and workshops recommended by the Enhanced Acuity leadership team.
• Provide direct services to children.
• Support clients in completing programming goals, activities of daily living, and independent living goals.
• Operate Damar or personal vehicles to transport clients or perform other work-related duties.
• Complete incident reports, including reporting suspected exploitation, abuse, or neglect of a client.
• Serve as a member of Damar Services’ interdisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Damar Advantage, including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy.
• Comprehensive training in verbal intervention and physical management techniques.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Tuition assistance of up to $3,000 per year.
• 401(k) plan participation.
• Damar-provided life insurance and additional voluntary options.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance options.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

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