Behavioral Health Technician - Crisis Services (Nights)

About the role

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Centerstone, a trauma-informed organization, endorses an organizational culture built on understanding, recognizing and responding to those affected by trauma to strengthen resilience for our clients, staff and community.

Responsibilities

• Provides support and stabilization services to clients in the Walk-in Center and Crisis Stabilization Unit.
• Provides peer and crisis support services, information, education and support for clients.
• Promotes wellness, recovery and skill building through group and individual interventions.
• 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 client throughout work shift.
• Inventories, documents and secures client belongings.
• Ability to de-escalate clients using evidence-based de-escalation training, i.e., Therapeutic Options, to include safety holds, as necessary.
• Use of basic technology, such as data entry and documentation of vital signs and shift notes.
• Obtains CPR, First Aid, and AED training to provide assistance to clients as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent; Certified peer recovery specialist preferred.
• Experience: One year of relevant job experience required, preferably in mental health related field. Education/experience equivalency may be considered upon approval.
• Physical Requirements: Standing – 20%; Sitting – 80%; Squatting – Occasional; Kneeling – Occasional; Bending – Occasional; Driving – Occasional; Lifting – Occasional.

Pay

$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

Schedule

Night Shift 7a-7p