Behavior Health Technician (Full Time)

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Tyrone (Blair County)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 35,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a dedicated professional for a direct care position at its Pine Ridge Manor Halfway House in Tyrone, PA. The role involves interacting with and supervising clients in treatment while assisting clinical teams in addressing client needs.

Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma and preferably have behavioral health or general healthcare experience. The position offers $15.00/hour plus shift differential and includes various health benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

Prefer behavioral health experience or general healthcare experience.
Current CPR, AED and First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete the intake process with new clients into program.
Maintain client documentation.
Evaluate behavioral and emotional needs of clients.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management

Knowledge of regulatory standards

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 located at Pyramid Healthcare’s Pine Ridge Manor Halfway House (Tyrone, Pa).

Scheduled: 2nd (3 pm - 11 pm)

Pay: $15.00/hour plus shift differential

Summary

An essential role in the delivery of residential and outpatient treatment services. Direct care position with a primary responsibility of interacting with and supervising clients in treatment. Assists in the clinical and administrative teams to identify and serve client needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Complete the intake process with new clients into program
Maintains client documentation
Observe an 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

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Required Qualifications

Licensure, Education, & Experience

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

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, twist, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 25 pounds. The employee must seldom carry up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet & indoors. This position will require local travel. This position will be scheduled based on operational need & will be required to provide own transportation. Incumbent may be exposed to virus, disease, and/or infection from clients in the work environment. Incumbent may be exposed to traumatic situations (i.e. psychiatric).

Pyramid CORE Values

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those we are around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

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