Behavior Technician II Relief

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Long term disability

FSA/HSA

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Teladoc

Paid time off

Job summary

Lakeview Center in Pensacola, FL seeks a Behavior Health Technician to support counselors and staff in residential, inpatient and outpatient programs. You will help clients with daily living, access to resources, and build pro-social relationships while ensuring safety and progress.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification, CPI training, and a willingness to work across programs. Experience in behavioral health is preferred, with a valid driver's license and background

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience in a behavioral health setting preferred.
• CPR certification must be obtainable.
• Must pass CPI training.

Responsibilities

• Assist counselors, nurses and therapy staff in behavioral health programs.
• Establish positive helping relationships with people served.
• Help with activities of daily living and accessing resources.
• Monitor health, safety and progress per treatment plans.

Skills

CPR certification

Verbal & 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 at Careers – Lakeview Center (elakeviewcenter.org)

The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) of Lakeview Center serves as an acute-care inpatient psychiatric facility for persons with mental health or co-occurring disorders from Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. 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 counselor's/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