Behavioral Health Technician (PRN)

ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC • Jacksonville, FL

1d • $16 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Lakeview Health in Jacksonville, Florida, is seeking a PRN Behavioral Health Technician to join its team. Behavioral Health Technicians are integral to the facility’s overall functioning and interact with patients in accordance with established treatment policies and procedures. They may also facilitate patient orientation as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate a basic understanding of chemical dependency recovery principles.
• Ability to maintain records and strong communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to administer CPR and hold CPR certification.
• Ability to see and hear constantly.
• Emotional and physical capability to function under stressful situations.
• If in recovery, two years of continuous, verifiable abstinence.

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate degree in Behavioral Science, CRC, or CRSS.
• One year of experience in alcohol or drug treatment with direct patient contact.

Responsibilities

• Assist with luggage and body searches.
• Monitor and sometimes facilitate book studies and recovery meetings.
• Remain aware of patient locations, circulate around the facility regularly, and document hourly checks.
• Ensure patients follow the Bradford Program Schedule and arrive on time for each assignment.
• Supervise and sometimes facilitate patient activities as directed.
• Ensure patients are in their rooms at the designated evening time.
• Oversee the medication line to prevent diversion and de-escalate situations as they arise.
• Assist patients to and from activities, medication times, and meals when they are unable to walk independently.
• Assist counselors as assigned and complete appropriate documentation.
• Follow all applicable policies and procedures.
• Help patients address denial and resistance to treatment and work toward completing treatment goals.
• Manage patient communities, redirect behavior, and document shift reports.
• Attend staff training and programs as directed.
• Assist nurses as directed by a supervisor.
• Drive patients to and from appointments and outings as directed.
• Drive to purchase patient sundries and miscellaneous items, including nicotine products, as directed.

Benefits

• Medical coverage through three BCBSAL medical plans, with improved rates, co-pays, and prescription benefits.
• Coverage options for domestic partners and access to a wider network of in-network providers.
• Mental health support, including an Employee Assistance Program with digital wellness tools, CBT modules, and wellness coaching.
• Voluntary coverages including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, and family legal services.
• Student loan repayment for nurses and therapists.
• 401(k) retirement plan through Voya.
• Paid time off.
• Voluntary dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options for part-time employees working 20 hours or more per week.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed