Senior Behavioral Health Technician and Driver

New Oakland Family Centers•Livonia, MI

1d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Behavioral Health Technician and Driver plays a vital role in supporting the FACE to FACE Partial Hospital Day program by providing direct consumer support, assisting with administrative tasks, and ensuring safe and reliable transportation. As an exemplary employee, the Senior Behavioral Health Technician and Driver offers leadership, reinforces policies, and collaborates with the team to enhance consumer experience and promote positive outcomes, all while upholding the mission of New Oakland Family Centers.

Requirements

Strong ability to multitask, self-motivate, and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ensuring clear and professional interactions.
Strong empathy and leadership in guiding groups, balancing support with maintaining focus on therapeutic goals.
Ability to effectively engage diverse populations, including children, adolescents, and adults.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
1-2 years of mental health experience required.
Must possess a valid Michigan chauffeur’s license with an approved driving record that meets facility and insurance requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field preferred.
1 year of NOFC experience preferred.
Proficiency in data entry and electronic medical records (EMR) systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Uphold professional standards, clinic policies, and foster a positive environment while providing safe transportation, and offering daily consumer support to achieve milieu goals.
Assist Technician Supervisor and Lead Technician staff with mentoring, leadership, training of technician staff, policy reinforcement, route planning, and other assigned tasks.
Serve as a liaison between leadership and behavioral health technicians as needed.
Assist with designing and implementing efficient routes for consumer transportation by analyzing traffic patterns, client locations, and scheduling requirements to ensure timely and cost-effective services.
Transport consumers to and from the facility, ensuring compliance with all safety requirements and protocols.
Co-facilitate group therapy sessions alongside a licensed clinician, engage with clients daily to assist them in achieving milieu goals, and complete documentation per clinic procedures.
Appropriately handle crisis situations, including CPI-approved physical intervention, CPR if necessary, and pursuit of eloping clients.
Oversee and participate in meals and snack times with clients while adhering to rotation schedules for milieu supervision and monitoring until clients are under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
Assist with overseeing inventory of site supplies, ensuring accurate tracking, timely restocking, and performing light daily straightening of the milieu to maintain a clean and organized environment, while replenishing supplies as needed to support smooth daily operations.
Clean bodily fluids (e.g., urine, feces, emesis) while clients are under milieu care to ensure a safe and hygienic environment.
Maintain professional boundaries, communicate consistently with staff, participate in team meetings, and adapt to a dynamic work environment.
Assist with coverage to various NOFC locations, as instructed by Behavioral Health Technician leadership team.
Accept feedback, pursue professional growth, stay current with training, and perform additional duties as needed to support clinic operations.