Behavioral Health Technician CDCA required

Amatus Health; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Amatus Health, an integrated health system, is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support individuals in recovery. The role involves intake and transportation, answering questions, and monitoring patient conditions to assist the medical team.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety, reporting changes, and assisting with medication monitoring. The schedule features 12-hour night shifts, every other weekend, with benefits like health coverage, 401(k), PTO, and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Professional demeanor and strong work ethic required.
• Ability to keep patients safe at all times.
• Observation and reporting of changes to medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the intake process and transportation needs for clients.
• Answer client questions and help clients adjust to the program routine.
• Observe and report to the medical staff any changes in a client's physical or mental condition.
• Ensure client safety and well-being at all times.
• Collaborate with the medical department to monitor patient medication and respond to patient needs.

Skills

Professional demeanor

Strong work ethic

Safe patient handling

Observation & reporting

Education

High School diploma or GED

CDCA certification

Job description

Behavioral Health Technician CDCA required

Join our team at Amatus Health, an integrated health system committed to helping anyone, anywhere. As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will play a vital role in providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals in recovery.

Responsibilities:

As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will:

• Assist in the intake process and transportation needs for clients

• Answer client questions and help clients adjust to the program routine

• Observe and report to the medical staff any changes in a client's physical or mental condition

• Ensure client safety and well-being at all times

• Collaborate with the medical department to monitor patient medication and respond to patient needs

Schedule:

• 12-hour shifts, nights, every other weekend

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

• 401(k) plan

• Paid Time Off

• Competitive Pay

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED

• 1+ year experience in Mental Health Field (or corresponding college coursework) - preferable

• Ability to keep patients safe at all times

• Professional demeanor and strong work ethic

• Valid driver's license

• CDCA required

Expectations:

• Establish and maintain healthy relationships with patients

• Run groups and mentor clients

• Assist with the admission process and orientation procedures

• Maintain clear communication during client admits

• Complete timely and accurate shift reports and checklists

• Facilitate orientation groups and meetings with patients

• De-escalate patient problems and ensure patient safety

About Us:

At Amatus Health, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.