Part Time Behavioral Health Technician- Pediatrics
About The Position
Behavioral Health Technicians in WellStone Emergency Services’ Pediatric Unit (WES Pediatric) interact with children and adolescents experiencing mental health emergencies, support the therapeutic team, and learn documentation and other standards established by the Alabama Department of Mental Health. Two part-time, hourly positions are available, working Saturdays and Sundays on either the 4 p.m.–12 a.m. or 12 a.m.–8 a.m. shift. The role provides clients with instruction, guidance, encouragement, and reinforcement; supports basic living skills and activities; assists with group therapy; and documents client progress and other required information in the Electronic Health Record. Technicians work closely with the WES Treatment Team, help maintain a clean and safe facility, support clients as needed, and may assist with supervised medication administration, crisis intervention, de-escalation, and hospital escorts. The position also involves completing required reports, attending meetings and training, following scheduling and timesheet procedures, and reporting facility or maintenance issues. The job description notes that duties may change or be supplemented at any time.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- BLS/CPR certification, or ability to obtain it.
- SAMA certification, or ability to obtain it.
- Medication Assistant Certification (MAC 1), or ability to obtain it.
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification, or ability to obtain it.
- Ability to lift approximately 50 pounds may be required.
Responsibilities
- Provide consistent instruction, guidance, encouragement, and reinforcement to clients committed to WellStone Emergency Services.
- Implement basic living skills training objectives and document residents’ progress promptly in the Electronic Health Record.
- Help coordinate activities, conduct group therapy, document client progress, and maintain timely electronic documentation.
- Work closely with the WES Treatment Team.
- Complete staff notes, incident reports, injury reports, shift observations, and other reports accurately and promptly.
- Help clients comply with rules and maintain a clean, safe environment, including performing housekeeping and assisting clients when necessary.
- Practice safety procedures, including fire drills, emergency procedures, and back safety techniques.
- Promote positive relationships with supervisors, clients, clients’ families, and co-workers.
- Provide supervised medication administration and document it in the client EMR.
- Attend required staff meetings, in-service meetings, and trainings, and keep training and certifications current.
- Work as scheduled and submit timesheets and leave requests promptly and correctly.
- Report facility or maintenance issues promptly and assist with facility and equipment maintenance and housekeeping.
- Use verbal and, when necessary, physical de-escalation techniques and crisis interventions.
- Report to work on time and be willing to remain on shift if not relieved; coordinate coverage with other Behavioral Aides when unable to work due to annual or sick leave.
- Serve as an escort or guardian for clients sent to the hospital for evaluation when necessary.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
