Behavioral Health Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with computers and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good organizational and documentation skills.
• Excellent customer service experience.
• CPR and SAMA certification, or the ability to obtain them.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent instruction, guidance, encouragement, and reinforcement to clients admitted to the facility.
• Work with the Treatment Team to coordinate client activities, implement scheduled basic living skills training objectives, and document client progress promptly in the Electronic Health Record.
• Complete and document 30-minute bed checks, shift observations, staff notes, and other reports accurately and on time.
• Report client or staff incidents and injuries to the appropriate supervisor promptly.
• Ensure clients follow facility rules and help maintain a clean and safe environment, including housekeeping and assisting clients as needed.
• Use safety practices, including fire drills, emergency procedures, and back-safety techniques.
• Promote positive relationships with clients and their families, supervisors, and coworkers, and support a positive work environment.
• Attend required staff meetings, in-service meetings, and trainings, and keep trainings and certifications current.
• Arrive on time, remain on shift until relieved, and complete and submit timesheets and leave requests promptly.
• Report facility or maintenance issues and assist with upkeep of the facility and equipment.
• Use verbal and, when needed, physical de-escalation techniques and crisis interventions.
• Assist with lifting clients when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums.
• State Retirement participation through RSA, plus an optional 457(b) plan with a company match.
• Nine paid holidays per year.
• Accrual of up to 15 days of PTO per year, with unused PTO rolling over.
• Company-paid group life and AD&D insurance and long-term disability.
• Licensure reimbursement.
• Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University, Capella University, and Wallace State Community College.