Behavior Technician II - Crisis Stabilization Unit

GCE; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential pay

Supplemental pay up to 8%

CPR certification provided

Job summary

Lakeview Center is seeking a Behavior Health Technician to support counselors and therapeutic staff across residential, inpatient, day/evening, outpatient, and community programs. You will establish a positive helping relationship, assist with daily living activities, and monitor clients to ensure safety while documenting progress.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, CPR certification (provided), CPI training, and a valid Florida driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification and CPI training preferred/required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Establish a positive helping relationship with clients receiving services.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living and accessing resources.
• Ensure health, safety and well‑being of clients and document progress.
• Implement interventions per the treatment or service plan.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

CPR certification (provided)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR certification (provided)

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 at Careers – Lakeview Center (elakeviewcenter.org).

Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) of Lakeview Center

The CSU is 24-hour hour continuous operations unit that serves voluntary clients as well as individuals admitted to the facility under the Baker Act or Marchman Act. The unit serves individuals 18 years of age and older. Services are designed and implemented to support the recovery, health or well-being of the persons or families served, to reduce symptoms, or needs, and to build resilience and restore, or improve functioning.

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