Behavioral Health Technician - Part-Time

Centerstone • Bradenton, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides assistance, supervision and coordination of therapeutic activities relating to daily living skills of clients. May have to transport clients from other hospitals, court, etc.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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