Men's Behavioral Health Technician

NANA Healthcare Management, LLC • St. Marys, GA

139d • $17

About The Position

Saint Mary's Behavioral Health Center is an evidence-based, client-centered treatment program that offers clients with all levels of need therapeutic interventions in an environment that is warm and welcoming. SMBHC offers Residential treatment so that clients can receive care that meets them where they are at and helps them 'Be the great person they were always meant to be.' Saint Mary's is seeking Behavioral Health Technicians to provide safe monitoring and support for our clients in a primary mental health residential program.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• CPR Certification preferred
• Preferred but not required 0-1 years’ experience working with mental health patients in a chemical dependency/psychiatric setting, in a partial hospitalization and/or outpatient setting

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility to changes in the work environment.
• Follows Infection guidelines at all times.
• Completes and forwards copy of Incident Reports and any other staff/risk issues immediately to director.
• Attend all staff meetings and attend all mandatory In-services.
• Provide a safe therapeutic environment for clients and staff.
• Provides supervision of self-administered medications.
• Oversee implementation of daily/weekly structure for community housing clients as developed by director of housing.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with staff and consumers alike.
• Reports personal symptoms of suspected illness or contagious diseases to director.
• Monitor and observe clients behavior with documentation and count and keep track of all clients with documentation.
• End of shift reporting to director via email.
• Report any medical emergencies, elopements or ACA incidents to director immediately.
• Transport clients to outside activities, food shopping, 12 step support groups, appointments, to and from airports and other facilities, using company van.
• Orientates new clients to the facility and the residential facility. Completing a complete housing intake packet and ensuring all documents are signed.
• Search new admissions belongings to ensure no contraband is brought into facility, and all valuables and medications are secured.
• Provide 'random' searches at residential checking for contraband.
• Monitor transitional living residential clients curfews and they are abiding to rules.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Free CPI Training
• Free CPR Training
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees