Behavior Technician II Relief - The Lodges

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

Job summary

Lakeview Center in Pensacola, FL is seeking a Behavioral Technician II Relief to support counselors and nursing staff across residential, inpatient, day/evening, outpatient, and community programs. You will establish positive relationships, assist with daily living activities, and help individuals access resources while ensuring safety and progress documentation.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification, CPI training, strong communications, and the ability to work across

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience in a behavioral health setting preferred.
• Must be able to obtain CPR certification.
• Must be able to pass CPI training.
• Provide integrated mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring services as required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work other behavioral health programs as needed.
• Must pass state/federal background screenings as appropriate.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable.

Responsibilities

• Assist counselors/therapeutic staff by providing clinical support.
• Establish a positive helping relationship with individuals served.
• Assist with activities of daily living and accessing resources.
• Ensure health, safety, and well-being of individuals.
• Implement interventions per treatment plans.
• Monitor and document progress of individuals.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Driver's license

Background checks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR Certification

CPI Training

Job description

Behavior Technician II Relief - The Lodges

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) .

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.

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. 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