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Job Summary

A behavioral health technician is expected to understand and implement individual treatment plans, record patient behavior and provide a safe, supportive environment for the patients. Behavioral health technicians observe patients, listen to their concerns, record their observations and report to the behavioral health professionals about any unusual behavior. They assist in the delivery of behavioral healthcare, including direct supervision of clients as part of the therapeutic behavioral team. The behavioral health technician will be stationed at a predominantly Male client facility. The behavioral health technician will be required to witness and administer drug screenings.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Respond to their supervisor, the nurse on duty and the lead technician in order to continually monitor safety and interact appropriately with patients (one-on-one and in groups) in a 24/7 behavioral health care environment
• Manage daily environmental responsibilities of patients/residents; monitor environment for adherence to established health and cost containment standards; manage and monitor the security, safety and overall activities of the residential/inpatient facility;
• Provide instruction and lectures on therapeutic topics; provide psycho-educational modules as instructed and co-facilitate therapeutic process groups;
• Communicate with Behavioral Health Practitioner/Clinical Supervisor regarding behavioral observations and provide appropriate clinical interventions for managing client’s conduct as guided;
• Provide crisis interventions as need arises and implement appropriate directions under general guidelines independent of supervisor in emergency situations;

Qualifications and Skills

High School Diploma or general education degree (GED); three to six months related experience and/or training in mental health.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Banyan Health Systems has recently adopted the policy that each staff member will be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 Vaccine by September 30, 2021.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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