Behavior Technician II Relief - The Lodges

LifeView Group; Pensacola, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeView Group is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support counselors and clinical staff in a range of behavioral health settings in Northwest Florida. The role requires establishing supportive relationships, assisting with daily living activities, and monitoring client progress under treatment plans.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification, CPI training, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to adults and children in residential, inpatient, day/evening, outpatient and community programs.
• Establish a positive helping relationship with people receiving services and assist with activities of daily living.
• Ensure health, safety, and well-being of those served and monitor progress.
• Implement interventions according to the person’s treatment or service plan and document progress.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

CPR certification

CPI training

Background screenings

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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).

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