Behavioral Technician, Child Crisis

MONARCH • Concord, 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 provides care consistent with client rights, confidentiality, dignity, person-centered planning, applicable treatment plans, and agency policies and regulations.

The position is scheduled for 37.5 hours per week on alternating overnight schedules: Week 1, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.; Week 2, Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The role requires a high school diploma and a valid U.S. driver’s license. One year of experience working with children or adolescents with a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder is listed as not required. The stated pay range minimum is $17.25.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Experience working with children or adolescents with a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder is listed as not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in a manner that ensures safety, client rights, confidentiality, comfort, dignity, and a therapeutic environment.
• Carry out unit functions that support effectiveness and safety, including crisis intervention, taking vital signs, and observing individuals receiving services.
• Maintain inventory supplies and make appropriate requisitions.
• Help ensure an environment conducive to recovery consistent with applicable service philosophies and best practices.
• Respect individuals’ right to make 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-level 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 as needed, 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 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 actively participate in required meetings and training, and maintain required agency, state, and federal certifications.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures and applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.
• Know emergency procedures and assist in crisis situations.
• Perform 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.
• A comprehensive, competitive benefits package is described as supporting full-time and part-time team members and their families.
• The organization promotes internal advancement and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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