Behavioral Health Technician

Damar Services, Inc. • Richmond, IN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Damar Services is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician, also described in the posting as an Enhanced Acuity Technician, to provide direct support to individuals 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 supports the treatment team in evaluating clinical services.

Technicians supervise and care for clients, manage crises, promote appropriate social behaviors, and support clients in reaching their potential. They help clients work toward programming goals, activities of daily living, and independent living goals, provide direct services to children, and participate as members of Damar’s interdisciplinary team. The position is based at Damar’s Richmond campus. The posting lists day and night shifts, both with a weekend rotation.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old to work in the Children's Residential program.
• Provide formal proof of a high school diploma or GED.
• For positions requiring driving, have a valid Indiana driver's license and a driving record that meets Damar's insurance eligibility requirements.
• 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 requirements.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, including responding appropriately to client behaviors, staff instructions, safety concerns, and emergencies.
• Maintain regular and acceptable attendance, excluding approved absences and periods of leave.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and services to clients, including children.
• Perform natural environment training, skills-based treatment, data collection, and intensive intervention services.
• Supervise and care for clients, manage crises, and promote appropriate social behaviors.
• Support clients in completing programming goals, activities of daily living, and independent living goals.
• Assist the treatment team in evaluating clinical services.
• 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 conferences and workshops recommended by the Enhanced Acuity leadership team.
• Operate Damar or personal vehicles to transport clients or perform 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

• Eligibility for the 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.
• Up to $3,000 per year in tuition assistance.
• 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