Behavior Technician II - Day Shift - SRT

Lakeview Center Inc.; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 46,191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Lakeview Center Inc. is seeking a Behavior Health Technician to support counselors, nursing and therapy staff in residential and outpatient settings. You will help adults and children access resources, perform daily living tasks, and maintain safety and well-being under the treatment plan.

Responsibilities include establishing rapport, documenting progress, and implementing targeted interventions. CPR and CPI training are required, and a valid driver’s license is needed for program mobility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience in a behavioral health setting preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• CPI training required.
• Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to adults and children in residential, inpatient, day/evening, outpatient, and community programs.
• Establish a positive helping relationship with individuals served.
• Assist with activities of daily living and access needed resources.
• Ensure health, safety and well-being of individuals served.
• Implement interventions per the treatment or service plan.
• Monitor and document individual progress.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR certification

CPI training

Job description

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).

Short Term Residential (SRT

Short Term Residential (SRT) is a 20-bed inpatient facility for Adults with Serious Mental Illness. Treatment is provided by a multidisciplinary team of professionals in conjunction with the wishes and needs of the people served.

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

Overview

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.

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.

This position is for the Day Shift (7 AM - 3 PM).

Compensation

Base pay ranges from $15.00 - $16.12 an hour based on experience. Plus, shift differential pays $2.00 - $4.00 an hour if applicable.

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