Behavioral Health Technician - $23 per hour

New Jersey Psychological Association; Dallas (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician in Dallas, GA. The role involves providing support and engagement to participants while ensuring their safety and well-being. Applicants should have a relevant bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience in behavioral health settings.

Benefits

Weekly compensation processing

Flexible schedule adjustments

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related experience, such as mental or behavioral health experience with adolescents and families.

Responsibilities

• Engage with participants to ensure stability and decrease incidents.
• Administer and document medication use of participants.
• Complete daily documentation and safety checks.

Skills

Behavior Management

De-escalation Skills

Culturally Competent Care

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, education, or related field

Job description

Delta-T Group has been in business for over 35 years, and connects professionals with client opportunities within the special education, social service, behavioral health, and disability sectors.

One of our clients is seeking Behavioral Health Technician in the Dallas, GA area.

CLIENT'S AVAILABLE HOURS
*8am-8pm Wednesday-Saturday or Sunday-Tuesday
*8pm-8am Wednesday-Saturday or Sunday-Tuesday

SUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITY
* Model behavior management and de-escalation skills to participants and staff on shift
* Actively engage with participants in a group or one-on-one setting to ensure stability in the center and decrease the likelihood of critical incidents
* Follow the schedule laid out in the program
* Complete 15-minute bed checks for participants during sleeping hours
* Complete grocery shopping, meal planning, and meal preparation for participants
* Administer and document medication use of participants
* Provide safety checks
* Complete accurate and detailed documentation daily
* Provide culturally competent care for participants wondering about their sexuality or gender identity, including those who may identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender-variant, or those who have questions

CLIENT'S REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
* Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, education, or a related field
* Minimum 2 years of related experience, such as mental or behavioral health experience with adolescents and families

DTG ADVANTAGES
* Establish a relationship with one of the nation's largest referral agencies for behavioral-health.
* Compensation processed weekly
* Increase or decrease your schedule at your discretion: choose opportunities that best fit your schedule
* Accessibility to grow professionally.
* Access to a broad array of client opportunities

DTG'S COMPANY OVERVIEW
Delta-T Group's mission is to provide cost-effective, reliable referrals, and innovative staffing solutions, for the social services, behavioral health, allied health and special education fields, for the betterment of independent behavioral health professionals seeking new opportunities and those needing care and support.