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 helps maintain a safe, supportive, recovery-oriented setting and provides direct assistance with care, treatment, daily living, observation, and crisis response. The position is PRN as needed, with scheduled weekly hours listed as 0, and requires driving and travel as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Scheduled weekly hours are listed as 0; work is PRN as needed.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide care in a manner that ensures safety, clients’ 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 submit 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 support a safe 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 of individuals’ conditions.
• Prepare written reports as necessary, 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 and report changes in physical or mental conditions 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 certifications.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures and applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.
• Understand emergency procedures and assist in 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, with specific offerings tailored to the role, employment type, and location.
• The company describes its benefits package as supporting full-time and part-time team members and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED