Behavioral Technician, Child Crisis

Monarch • Concord, NC

7d

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 the safety, rights, confidentiality, comfort, dignity, and recovery of individuals receiving services in a crisis stabilization unit. The technician works with clients, families, and team members, follows treatment and crisis plans, and supports daily living, crisis response, documentation, and unit operations. The position requires driving and travel as needed.

The scheduled hours are 37.5 per week. The schedule alternates between Week 1: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 7 p.m.–7 a.m.; and Week 2: Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, 7 p.m.–7 a.m. The stated minimum pay is $17.25. A high school diploma and a valid U.S. driver’s license are required. One year of experience working with children or adolescents with a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder is listed as not required.

Monarch Healthcare describes a competitive and flexible total rewards package for eligible employees. Potential offerings may include health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support; specific benefits depend on role, employment type, and location.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Scheduled availability for the alternating overnight schedule described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working with children or adolescents with a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder; listed as not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care that safeguards individuals’ safety, rights, confidentiality, comfort, and dignity and maintains a therapeutic environment.
• Carry out unit functions, including crisis intervention, taking vital signs, and observing individuals receiving services.
• Maintain inventory supplies and submit appropriate requisitions.
• Maintain an environment conducive to recovery consistent with the applicable service philosophy and best practices.
• Respect individuals’ 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, and proper nutrition.
• Assist with self-help skills as needed and keep the supervisor informed about individuals’ conditions.
• Prepare written reports, such as vital-sign, census, 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 changes in physical and mental conditions and report them 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; 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 during crisis situations.
• Complete other relevant duties 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.
• The company describes its benefits package as comprehensive, competitive, customizable, and supportive of full-time and part-time team members and their families; specific offerings vary by role, employment type, and location.

What This Job Offers

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