Behavioral Health Technician Nights - Crisis Services

Centerstone•Clarksville, TN

9d•$15 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Provides support and stabilization services to clients in the Walk-in Center and Crisis Stabilization Unit. Provides peer and crisis support services, information, education and support for clients. Promotes wellness, recovery and skill building through group and individual interventions. Full-time night position, working 12-hour shifts. Rotating weekly schedule.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
One year of relevant job experience required, preferably in mental related field.
Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
Knowledge of community resources.
Basic computer skills
Obtains CPR, First Aid, and AED training to provide assistance to clients as needed.

Nice To Haves

Certified peer recovery specialist preferred
Skill in crisis intervention (preferred)

Responsibilities

Provides training and interventions in both group and individual settings, focusing on the improvement of the client’s functioning and health-related issues.
Obtains vital signs and reports results to nursing.
Completes 15-minute safety checks.
Provides assistance, supervision and interaction to client throughout work shift.
Inventories, documents and secures client belongings.
Ability to de-escalate clients using evidence-based de-escalation training, ie. Therapeutic Options, to include safety holds, as necessary.
Use of basic technology, such as data entry and documentation of vital signs and shift notes.
Obtains CPR, First Aid, and AED training to provide assistance to clients as needed.