Behavioral Technician, Child Crisis

MONARCH • Charlotte, NC

3d • $17

About The Position

The Behavioral Health 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 helps maintain a safe, supportive, recovery-oriented crisis stabilization unit and supports individuals’ rights, dignity, comfort, confidentiality, and person-centered care.

The position is scheduled for 37.5 hours weekly. The schedule alternates: Week 1 is Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Week 2 is Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The listed 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in a manner that ensures safety, clients’ rights, confidentiality, comfort, dignity, and a therapeutic environment.
• Support the effectiveness and safety of the unit through crisis intervention, taking vital signs, and observing individuals receiving services.
• Maintain inventory supplies and make appropriate requisitions.
• Maintain an environment conducive to recovery consistent with program 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, supportive 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 and keep the supervisor informed about individuals’ 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 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.
• Attend and 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 during crisis situations.
• Complete other relevant responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.
• Drive and travel as required.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may have access to customizable benefits and perks, which may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support.
• The company describes its benefits package as comprehensive and competitive and says it supports full-time and part-time team members and their families.
• The company describes opportunities for professional growth and promotion from within.

What This Job Offers

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