Behavioral Health Technician

Centerstone•Bradenton, FL

2d•$15 - $21

About The Position

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team! JOB DESCRIPTION: ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Able to obtain Vital Signs, (BP, Resp, Temp). Able to perform Urine Drug screens and report results to nursing. Provides assistance and supervision to clients in their activities of daily living. Assists in providing for and supervising clients’ special nutritional needs. Provides social interaction opportunities for clients. Assists in training newly hired Behavioral Technicians. Completes 15 minute safety checks. Inventories and documents patient belongings including contraband and monetary items. Mediates agitated clients using approved Team Verbal techniques. Responds to emergency codes Dr. Show and Dr. Armstrong using TEAM Physical/Verbal techniques. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods. Basic computer skills – MS Outlook, Data entry, word processing, and documentation of vital signs and shift notes via spreadsheet. QUALIFICATIONS Education Level High school graduate or equivalent required. Years of Experience One year experience in mental health/addictions facility preferred. Certification/Licensure BLS certification, CNA Certification, or CPR certification or Crisis Training preferred. Valid Florida Driver's License with a safe driving record and current auto insurance. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Standing – 20% Sitting – 80% Squatting – Occasional Kneeling – Occasional Bending – Occasional Driving – Occasional Lifting – Occasional DISCLAIMER The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect. At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture. Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve. Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.

Requirements

Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
Basic computer skills – MS Outlook, Data entry, word processing, and documentation of vital signs and shift notes via spreadsheet.
High school graduate or equivalent required.
Valid Florida Driver's License with a safe driving record and current auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

One year experience in mental health/addictions facility preferred.
BLS certification, CNA Certification, or CPR certification or Crisis Training preferred.

Responsibilities

Able to obtain Vital Signs, (BP, Resp, Temp).
Able to perform Urine Drug screens and report results to nursing.
Provides assistance and supervision to clients in their activities of daily living.
Assists in providing for and supervising clients’ special nutritional needs.
Provides social interaction opportunities for clients.
Assists in training newly hired Behavioral Technicians.
Completes 15 minute safety checks.
Inventories and documents patient belongings including contraband and monetary items.
Mediates agitated clients using approved Team Verbal techniques.
Responds to emergency codes Dr. Show and Dr. Armstrong using TEAM Physical/Verbal techniques.