Behavioral Health Technician - Crisis Services

Job Title

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.

Essential Duties & 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 client throughout work shift.
• Inventories, documents and secures client belongings.
• Ability to de-escalate clients using evidence-based de-escalation training, ie. 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)

Qualifications

Education Level

High School diploma or equivalent; Certified peer recovery specialist preferred

Years of Experience

One year of relevant job experience required, preferably in mental related field. Education/experience equivalency may be considered upon approval.

Certification/Licensure

N/A

Physical Requirements

Standing – 20%

Sitting – 80%

Squatting – Occasional

Kneeling – Occasional

Bending – Occasional

Driving – Occasional

Lifting – Occasional

Disclaimer

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Range:

$15.00--$21.00

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

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Centerstone does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.