Behavioral Health Technician

Centerstone•Bradenton, FL

11d•$14 - $20

About The Position

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

Requirements

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.
High school graduate or equivalent required.
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.