Behavioral Health Technician at Pinckneyville Correctional Center (79500)
About The Position
Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Illinois Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a Full Time Shift Behavioral Health Technician to join our team at the Pinckneyville Correctional Center located in Pinckneyville , IL. The Behavioral Health Technician participates in weekly multidisciplinary treatment planning meetings and implements interventions for patients in a correctional mental health/healthcare setting. Behavioral Health Technician responsibilities include providing therapeutic support services, including treatment focused programming, psychosocial groups, crisis management, social rehabilitation, and leisure activities, as well as providing formal education to patients in routine activities of daily living (hygiene, eating, recreation, etc.). Behavioral Health Technicians, also assist in the preparation and maintenance of records and data management pertaining to the mental health treatment and scheduling of patients. This includes providing support for the operation of telepsychiatry services. Performs all duties as assigned by leadership and as directed by Centurion policy and procedure, as well as IDOC Directives, and Standard Operating Procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Science required
- Competencies with Excel sufficient to create, maintain, and update scheduling databases
- Must maintain current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR/AED certification
- Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable
Nice To Haves
- Two years or more experience providing activities programming for patients who have a serious mental illness preferred
Responsibilities
- Participates in weekly multidisciplinary treatment planning meetings and implements interventions for patients in a correctional mental health/healthcare setting.
- Provides therapeutic support services, including treatment focused programming, psychosocial groups, crisis management, social rehabilitation, and leisure activities.
- Provides formal education to patients in routine activities of daily living (hygiene, eating, recreation, etc.).
- Assists in the preparation and maintenance of records and data management pertaining to the mental health treatment and scheduling of patients.
- Provides support for the operation of telepsychiatry services.
- Performs all duties as assigned by leadership and as directed by Centurion policy and procedure, as well as IDOC Directives, and Standard Operating Procedures.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Flexible Spending Account
- Continuing Education benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
