Behavioral Technician, Child Crisis

Monarch • Concord, NC

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About The Position

The Behavioral Technician, Child Crisis provides care to individuals and families receiving services through Monarch’s Crisis & Urgent Care Services in a therapeutic environment. The role supports safety, client rights, confidentiality, comfort, dignity, recovery, and person-centered care on a crisis stabilization unit. The technician works with clients, families, and team members, follows treatment plans developed by nursing staff and/or a substance abuse specialist, and keeps professional staff informed of changes in clients’ physical or mental conditions. The position also involves driving and travel as required. The schedule is 37.5 hours per week, with alternating overnight schedules: Week 1, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.; Week 2, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The listed minimum pay is $17.25.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Ability to maintain certifications in agency, state, and federal training requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children or adolescents with a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder; one year is listed as not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in a manner that ensures safety, client rights, confidentiality, comfort, dignity, and a therapeutic environment.
• Support unit effectiveness and safety through crisis intervention, taking vital signs, and observing individuals receiving services.
• Maintain inventory supplies and make appropriate requisitions.
• Help ensure an environment conducive to recovery and consistent with program philosophy and best practices.
• Respect clients’ choices within available parameters and make every effort to follow their crisis plans.
• Work with clients, families, and team members to provide a safe and supportive crisis stabilization environment consistent with recovery concepts and person-centered planning.
• Coordinate and/or implement skilled activities involving care, treatment, and training on the crisis unit.
• Support personal hygiene, activities of daily living, and proper nutrition.
• Assist with self-help skills as needed and keep the supervisor informed of clients’ conditions.
• Prepare written reports as necessary, including vital-sign, census, and incident reports.
• Use treatment plans developed by nursing staff and/or the substance abuse specialist.
• Supervise activities of daily living, encouraging independence and personal responsibility.
• Enforce behavioral limits using established policies, procedures, and rules.
• Secure and relay information used by professionals for client admission, discharge, and transfer.
• Observe clients for changes in physical and mental conditions and report changes to professional staff.
• Monitor and document food intake during meals and snacks.
• Assist with group educational sessions and activities under supervision, as assigned.
• Attend and actively participate in required meetings and training, and maintain required agency, state, and federal certifications.
• Follow agency policies and procedures and applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.
• Know emergency procedures and assist in crisis situations.
• Complete other relevant responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.
• Drive and travel as required.

Benefits

• Competitive and flexible total rewards package.
• Eligible employees may have access to comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and other customizable benefits and perks.
• Benefits package supports full-time and part-time team members and their families.

What This Job Offers

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