Relief Behavior Technician II - Road to Recovery
About The Position
Lakeview Center provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies, and intellectual disabilities across Northwest Florida. Its services include residential treatment, outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, substance misuse treatment, and 24/7 support for people with serious mental illnesses. The Behavior Health Technician assists counseling, therapeutic, and nursing staff by providing clinical support to adults and children receiving substance abuse, mental health, or co-occurring disorder services. Programs may include residential, inpatient, day or evening, outpatient, and community-based settings. The role includes establishing positive helping relationships; supporting daily living activities and access to resources; promoting functional, pro-social relationships; safeguarding the health and well-being of people receiving services; implementing interventions in treatment or service plans; and monitoring and documenting progress. This role has a flexible variable schedule that includes nights and weekends. Base pay is $15.00–$16.12 per hour based on experience. A $2.00–$4.00 shift differential applies to certain Lakeview Center programs. Drug testing is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to obtain provided CPR certification.
- Ability to pass provided CPI training.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.
- Valid driver’s license from the state in which the applicant resides, a good driving record, and ability to be insured under the corporate policy.
- Must pass drug testing.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience working in a behavioral health setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Establish a positive helping relationship with people receiving services.
- Assist people receiving services with activities of daily living, accessing needed resources, and building functional, pro-social relationships.
- Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of people receiving services.
- Implement specific interventions according to each person’s treatment or service plan.
- Monitor and document each person’s progress.
- Provide individualized, integrated mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring services to meet the needs of individuals and their families, as required.
- Work in other behavioral health programs as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
