Behavioral Health Tech - Night Shift: Direct Care & Support

The Farley Center; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Medical, dental & vision after 30 days

Flex Pay (daily pay option)

PTO package

Job summary

The Farley Center in Williamsburg, Virginia is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech (MHT) for the full-time night shift (11p-7:30a) with rotating weekends. You will support a multidisciplinary team, monitor clients, and provide crisis response as needed.

Responsibilities include supervising clients, conducting safety checks, documenting vital signs, and assisting with group therapy and activities to promote treatment goals. On-site role with comprehensive benefits and tuition assistance available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months+ experience with the facility population preferred.
• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and treatment modalities preferred.
• CPR certification and de-escalation training required (training provided by the facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the wellbeing of clients and provide a safe, positive, structured environment.
• Conduct safety checks and supervise according to individualized guidelines.
• Check clients for contraband and manage belongings.
• Interact with clients, observe behaviors, and report to supervisor.
• Encourage attendance at group therapy and participation in activities.
• Facilitate educational-rehabilitative groups on social and coping skills.
• Take and record vital signs; communicate changes to the charge nurse.
• Chart in client records timely and accurately.
• Apply de-escalation techniques to manage emotions and participation.
• Assist with incident reports and transportation as needed.

Skills

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Farley Center in Williamsburg, Virginia is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech (MHT) for the full-time night shift (11p-7:30a) with rotating weekends. You will support a multidisciplinary team, monitor clients, and provide crisis response as needed.

Responsibilities include supervising clients, conducting safety checks, documenting vital signs, and assisting with group therapy and activities to promote treatment goals. On-site role with comprehensive benefits and tuition assistance available.