Full-Time Behavioral Health Technician (1st Shift)

WELLSTONE INC • Huntsville, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Behavioral Health Tech position is a great entry-level role for anyone over 18, with a high school diploma and interested in working in the Human Services field. In this position, employees interact with clients experiencing mental health emergencies, support our therapeutic team and learn documentation and other state standards followed by the Department of Mental Health. This is a full-time, hourly position that works Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Familiar with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Excellent 3-year MVR (must have valid driver’s license)
• Certified in CPR and SAMA (or ability to obtain)
• Medication Assistant Certification (MAC 1)
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent instruction, guidance, encouragement, and reinforcement to the clients that are committed to WellStone Emergency Services.
• Regularly implement basic living skills training objectives and documents resident’s progress in a timely manner in the Electronic Health Record.
• Help to coordinate activities, conduct group therapy, document client’s progress, and maintain electronic documentation in timely manner.
• Work closely with WES Treatment Team.
• Regularly complete documentation of staff notes, incident reports, injury reports, shift observations, and other reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• May be required to lift approximately 50 lbs. and push/pull or transport client and equipment.
• Ensure clients comply with rules, maintain a clean and safe environment including the performance of housekeeping, assist clients where necessary.
• Demonstrate and practices good safety skills, including fire drills, emergency procedures, and back safety techniques.
• Promote a positive work environment, including positive relationships with supervisors, clients, and their families and/or co-workers.
• Administration of medication was supervised and documented.
• Attend staff meetings, in-service meetings, and trainings as required and remains current on all training/certifications
• Work as scheduled, correctly completes and submits timesheet and leave requests in a timely manner.
• Report any facility or maintenance issues in a timely fashion and assists in the maintenance/housekeeping of the facility and equipment.
• Perform verbal and, at times, physical de-escalation techniques as required, in addition to crisis interventions.
• Report to work on time, willing to remain on shift if not relieved, coordinate coverage with other Mental Health Technicians for dates unable to report to work, either annual or sick leave requests.
• May have to be an escort/guardian for clients who are sent to the hospital for evaluation.
• Completed other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums
• State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match
• Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year
• Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)
• Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Licensure reimbursement
• Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University, Wallace State University and Capella University

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED