Behavioral Tech - 2nd Shift Full Time

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER OF NORTHWEST OHIO•Findlay, OH

About The Position

The Behavioral Tech provides direct care to residents with a primary mental health diagnosis and/or co-occurring disorders, including individuals admitted on an emergency basis. Under the guidance of the Residential Manager, the role supports residents in returning to a pre-crisis level of functioning and helps reduce distress and stabilize crisis situations. The Behavioral Tech implements resident-specific treatment plans, monitors behavior and progress, and encourages residents to participate in their treatment and recovery. The position also oversees daily living activities and medication-taking, uses motivational interviewing and evidence-based behavioral management techniques, and works cooperatively with other providers, family members, and significant others involved in residents’ recovery plans. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. to midnight. Family Resource Center provides community mental health and substance abuse counseling services. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace, with policies prohibiting medical marijuana and tobacco use on its premises. Accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities upon request.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license.
CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain it.
Ability to regularly use computer applications, including Microsoft Office, HRIS, EHR, and other online systems, often with multiple logins simultaneously.
Willingness to submit to a background check and fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a residential environment.
Knowledge of psychological disorders and related behaviors.
Experience de-escalating situations.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care to residents during designated working hours under the guidance of the Residential Manager.
Support individuals admitted on an emergency basis by reducing distress and helping stabilize crisis situations.
Implement treatment plans established for each resident.
Oversee residents’ cooking, housekeeping, laundry, and personal hygiene activities.
Oversee residents in taking their medications.
Observe residents’ behavior and functioning and monitor progress on treatment plans.
Communicate observations and progress to appropriate team members.
Encourage residents to participate in their own treatment.
Serve as a positive role model and provide ongoing guidance using motivational interviewing.
Work with other providers, family members, and significant others involved in residents’ recovery plans.
Facilitate programming using evidence-based behavioral management techniques.