Behavioral Health Technician - Crisis Services

About the role

Provides support and stabilization services to clients in the Walk-in Center and Crisis Stabilization Unit. Offers peer and crisis support services, information, education, and support for clients. Promotes wellness, recovery, and skill building through group and individual interventions.

Full-time night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM.

Responsibilities

• Provides training and interventions in both group and individual settings, focusing on the improvement of the client’s functioning and health-related issues.
• Obtains vital signs and reports results to nursing.
• Completes 15-minute safety checks.
• Provides assistance, supervision, and interaction to clients throughout the work shift.
• Inventories, documents, and secures client belongings.
• De-escalates clients using evidence-based de-escalation training (e.g., Therapeutic Options), including safety holds as necessary.
• Uses basic technology for data entry and documentation of vital signs and shift notes.
• Obtains CPR, First Aid, and AED training to provide assistance to clients as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent; Certified peer recovery specialist preferred.
• One year of relevant job experience required, preferably in a mental health-related field. Education/experience equivalency may be considered upon approval.

Skills

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in-person, and virtual methods.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Basic computer skills.
• Skill in crisis intervention (preferred).

Physical Requirements

• Standing – 20%
• Sitting – 80%
• Squatting – Occasional
• Kneeling – Occasional
• Bending – Occasional
• Driving – Occasional
• Lifting – Occasional

Pay

Pay range: $15.00 – $21.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• 403b retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays.
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (company paid).
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.