Behavioral Health Technician (Part Time)

About the role

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities. Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being. This position is at Pyramid Healthcare's Gratitude House. This location is a women's halfway house located in Altoona, Pa.

Responsibilities

• Complete the intake process with new clients into program
• Maintains client documentation
• Observe and document client self-administration of medication as applicable
• Coordination of client activities
• Follows objectives of treatment plans and client-specific needs
• Evaluates behavioral and emotional needs of clients and provides response including crisis intervention
• Maintains safe, clean, and orderly physical environment
• Assists with the dietary needs of clients
• Completes all required trainings
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent. Prefer behavioral health experience or general healthcare experience. Current CPR, AED and First Aid, preferred.

Skills

• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information
• Ability to handle a crisis and or potential risk situation and react appropriately
• A working knowledge of federal and state standards as well as regulating body and compliance standards.
• Upholding staff code of ethics and therapeutic boundaries

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities

Pay

$15.00/hour plus shift differential

Schedule

2nd Shift Weekends (Friday-Sunday 3 pm - 11 pm)