Behavior Health Technician II

LifeView Group; Pensacola, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Teladoc

Job summary

Lakeview Center in Pensacola, FL is seeking a Behavior Health Technician to support counselors and nursing staff in residential and outpatient programs. You will help clients with daily living activities, access resources, and maintain safety and documentation as part of ongoing treatment plans.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification, CPI training, and strong communication skills. Candidates should be able to work across multiple behavioral health programs as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience in behavioral health preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• CPI training required.
• Provide integrated mental health and co-occurring services as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support counselors, nursing, and therapeutic staff.
• Assist adults and children in activities of daily living and accessing resources.
• Monitor and document progress and ensure safety and well-being.
• Apply interventions per treatment or service plans.

Skills

CPR certification

Verbal communication

Written communication

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPI training

Job description

**Sign-on Bonus**

About Lakeview Center

Lakeview Center provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. Across Northwest Florida, our services range from residential treatment to outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, treatments for substance misuse and 24/7 support for those with serious mental illnesses. Learn more atCareers – Lakeview Center (elakeviewcenter.org)

About LCI with Benefits

Medical • Dental • Vision • Basic Life and AD&D • Voluntary Term Life • Employer Paid Long Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account • Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) • Employee Assistance Program • Accident Insurance • Group Critical Illness Insurance • Individual Short-Term Disability Insurance • Paid Time Off• Identity Theft Protection• Employee Discount Program • Teladoc

Position Summary:

The Behavior Health Technician position assists the counselors/therapeutic/nursing staff by providing clinical support to adults and children who are receiving substance abuse, mental health services or co-occurring disorders in residential programs, inpatient settings, day/evening programs, outpatient programs and/or community-based programs. This position is responsible for but is not limited to: Establishing a positive helping relationship with people receiving services. Assisting those receiving services to complete activities of daily living, including accessing needed resources, and building functional, pro-social relationships with others. Ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of those receiving services. Implementing specific interventions according to the person’s treatment or service plan. Monitoring and documenting the person’s progress.

Role Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• One (1) year of experience working in a behavioral health setting is preferred.

• Must be able to obtain provided CPR certification.

• Must be able to pass provided CPI training.

• Must be able to provide individualized, integrated mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring services to meet the needs of individuals served and their families, as required.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work other behavioral health programs as needed.

• Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background
  screenings as appropriate.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license from the state in which you reside, a good driving record and be insurable under the corporate policy.

Compensation:

Base pay ranges from $15.00 - $16.12 an hour based on experience. Shift differential pay ($2.00- $4.00) and supplemental pay (up to 8% of base pay) is applicable to certain programs at Lakeview Center, Inc.

LifeView Group, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity employer.Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED

A Level II background screening is required. For more information, please use the following link.HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration