Behavioral Health Technician - Crisis Services (Nights)
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Technician provides support and stabilization services to clients in the Walk-in Center and Crisis Stabilization Unit. The position provides peer and crisis support, information, education, and support for clients, and promotes wellness, recovery, and skill building through group and individual interventions. The schedule is a night shift from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The role includes providing group and individual training and interventions, obtaining and reporting vital signs, conducting 15-minute safety checks, and assisting, supervising, and interacting with clients throughout the shift. The technician inventories, documents, and secures client belongings; uses evidence-based de-escalation approaches, including safety holds as necessary; performs basic data entry and documentation; and obtains CPR, First Aid, and AED training to assist clients as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of relevant job experience; experience in a mental health-related field is preferred.
- Effectively communicate through written, verbal, in-person, and virtual methods.
- Knowledge of community resources.
- Basic computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- Certified peer recovery specialist.
- Skill in crisis intervention.
- Relevant experience in a mental health-related field.
Responsibilities
- Provide training and interventions in group and individual settings to improve clients’ functioning and address health-related issues.
- Obtain vital signs and report results to nursing.
- Complete 15-minute safety checks.
- Assist, supervise, and interact with clients throughout the work shift.
- Inventory, document, and secure client belongings.
- De-escalate clients using evidence-based training, such as Therapeutic Options, including safety holds as necessary.
- Use basic technology for data entry and documentation of vital signs and shift notes.
- Obtain CPR, First Aid, and AED training to provide assistance to clients as needed.
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.
- Company-paid AD&D insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability.
- Employee Resource Groups.
- Continuing education opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
