Behavioral Health Technician - 2nd Shift

KGATLAMETSANG SOLUTIONS; Dunwoody (GA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading wellness program is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for the 2nd shift. The role involves providing support and monitoring for clients in a mental health residential program. Ideal candidates are adaptable and possess strong problem-solving skills. This full-time position offers a starting pay of $17.00 per hour and includes various benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 0-1 years’ experience working with mental health patients preferred.
• CPR Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe monitoring and support for adult clients.
• Document client behavior and report emergencies.
• Transport clients to activities and appointments.

Skills

Problem Solving

Stress Management

Team Building

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Behavioral Health Technician - 2nd Shift

Behavioral Health Technician - 2nd Shift

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Southern Live Oak Wellness (SLOW), LLCis an evidence-based, client-centered treatment program that offers clients with all levels of need therapeutic interventions in an environment that is warm and welcoming. SLOW offers PHP, Day and evening IOP, and Residential treatment so that clients can receive care that meets them where they are at and helps them "Be the great person they were always meant to be." SLOW is Seeking Behavioral Health Technicians to provide safe monitoring and support for adult clients in a primary mental health residential program.

Schedule:2nd Shift, 3:00pm - 11:30pm, preferred Tuesday-Saturday or Wednesday-Sunday

Pay: Beginning at $17.00

Type: Full-time

The Behavioral Health Technician is a vital member of the Southern Live Oak Wellness (SLOW) System of Care. The Behavioral Health Tech is under the supervision of the Director of Housing and Transportation and is responsible for the complete care and wellbeing of the clients while they are treated at SLOW, as well as to record patient behavior and to provide a safe, supportive environment for the clients. Candidates would thrive in this position if they are able to problem solve, have the ability to make appropriate decisions during crisis, are interested in growing in the mental health field.

Knowledge and Training:

• Must have ability to interact with staff and clientsin a professional manner
• Ability to handle stressful and demanding situations
• Ability to interact with a multi-disciplinary team to assist in many facets of the recovery program
• Knowledge and competency in problem solving, stress management, ethics and team building
• Knowledge of alcohol and other drugs that includes; Alcohol and addictive drugs and their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual impact on the individual
• Ability to determine if a medical emergency exists and to take appropriate action, when necessary
• Knowledge of emergency procedures used in case of alcohol and/or drug overdose and of First Aid and CPR
• Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and assumption of responsibilities not delineated in the job description which are related to work as a member of a mental healthtreatment team
  
  

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility to changes in the work environment
• Follows Infection guidelines at all times
• Completes and forwards copy of Incident Reports and any other staff/risk issues immediately to director
• Attend all staff meetings and attend all mandatory In-services
• Provide a safe therapeutic environment for clients and staff
• Provides supervision of self-administered medications
• Oversee implementation of daily/weekly structure for community housing clients as developed by director of housing Maintain a positive working relationship with staff and consumers alike
• Reports personal symptoms of suspected illness or contagious diseases to director
• Monitor and observe client’s behavior with documentation and count and keep track of all clients with documentation
• End of shift reporting to director via email
• Report any medical emergencies, elopements or ACA incidents to director immediately
• Transport clients to outside activities, food shopping, 12 step support groups, appointments, to and from airports and other facilities, using company van
• Orientates new clients to the facility and the residential facility. Completing a complete housing intake packet and ensuring all documents are signed
• Search new admissions belongings to ensure no contraband is brought into facility, and all valuables and medications are secured
• Provide “random” searches at residential checking for contraband
• Monitor transitional living residential clients curfews and they are abiding to rules
• Trained and confident in taking blood pressure, hand washing and medication observation
  
  

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• CPR Certification preferred
• Preferred but not required 0-1 years’ experience working with mental health patients in a chemical dependency/psychiatric setting, in a partial hospitalization and/or outpatient setting
  
  

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  
  

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