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, supporting children in a therapeutic environment. The role contributes to a safe, supportive crisis stabilization unit and promotes recovery, dignity, confidentiality, client rights, and person-centered care.

The technician supports clients’ daily care and treatment, assists with crisis intervention and activities, observes and reports changes in clients’ physical and mental conditions, and completes related documentation. The position also involves maintaining supplies, following treatment plans and applicable policies, participating in meetings and training, and driving or traveling as required. This is a PRN, as-needed position with 0 scheduled weekly hours. The listed pay range minimum is $17.25.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid United States driver’s license.
• Experience working with children or adolescents with a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder is listed as not required; one year is specified in the experience listing.

Responsibilities

• Provide care that supports safety, client rights, confidentiality, comfort, dignity, and a therapeutic environment.
• Contribute to unit effectiveness and safety through crisis intervention, taking vital signs, and observing individuals receiving services.
• Maintain inventory supplies and submit appropriate requisitions.
• Help maintain an environment conducive to recovery 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 or implement skilled activities involving care, treatment, and training on the crisis unit.
• Support personal hygiene, activities of daily living, proper nutrition, and self-help skills; keep the supervisor informed about clients’ conditions.
• Prepare written reports as needed, including vital signs, census reports, and incident reports.
• Use treatment plans developed by nursing staff and/or the substance abuse specialist.
• Supervise activities of daily living while encouraging independence and personal responsibility.
• Enforce behavioral limits using established policies, procedures, and rules.
• Secure and relay information used by professionals for admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Observe clients for physical or mental changes and report them to professional staff.
• Monitor and document food intake during meals and snacks.
• Assist with assigned group educational sessions or activities under supervision.
• Attend and participate in required meetings and training, and maintain required agency, state, and federal training certifications.
• Follow agency policies and procedures and applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.
• Know emergency procedures and assist during crisis situations.
• Complete other relevant responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.
• Drive and travel as required.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may have access to comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support, depending on role, employment type, and location.
• The company describes its total rewards package as flexible and customizable.

What This Job Offers

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