Behavioral Health Technician - Crisis Diversion Home (4502)

Center for Family Services; New Jersey; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Health Technician to join their team. This role is crucial in providing support and supervision to clients in a crisis diversion home, ensuring their safety and well-being while facilitating orientation and daily living skills groups. With a commitment to high-quality care, the organization empowers individuals to overcome challenges and build brighter futures. If you have a passion for helping others and experience in behavioral health, this opportunity offers a rewarding chance to make a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with client admissions and orientation procedures.
• Supervise meals and provide emotional support to clients.
• Complete incident reports and maintain accurate paperwork.

Skills

Behavioral Health Support

Client Supervision

Communication Skills

Emotional Support

Education

High School Graduate/GED

Job description

Behavioral Health Technician - Crisis Diversion Home (4502)

Center For Family Services is a leading non-profit social services provider with locations across New Jersey. We are dedicated to making a positive and lasting impact in the lives of individuals and families. Recognized as a top workplace, our team is driven by a professional commitment to delivering high-quality care and support.

Over the past decade, we have continued to grow and evolve, expanding our services to meet the diverse and changing needs of our communities. Our comprehensive range of evidence-based and specialized programs empowers people to build brighter futures and overcome life's challenges.

With a passionate and dedicated workforce of more than 1,500 professionals, Center For Family Services is a powerful force for positive change-helping individuals and families discover vision, hope, and the strength to thrive.

Job Type/Status: Fee for Service

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with the admission process on new client admissions and orientation procedures and schedules.
• Records inventory log of all personal belongings, valuables, and return ticket. Ticket and valuables to be kept in the safe.
• Co-facilitates all orientation groups and daily living skills groups.
• Knows where clients are at all times.
• Exercises sound professional judgment and seeks assistance as necessary to effectively manage client behavior.
• Provides supervision of meals.
• Participates in required staff trainings and staff meetings as scheduled.
• Supervises clients completing the program with emphasis on client safety and well-being.
• Reminds clients of program rules and regulations as necessary and reports infractions.
• Provides emotional support for clients while referring them to clinical staff to deal with clinical issues.
• Completes all assigned paperwork in a neat, accurate, and timely manner.
• Completes incident reports according to policy in a timely, accurate manner.
• Communicates with other staff as necessary to promote quality client care.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Graduate/GED required.
• At least three years' experience working with individuals in a behavioral health setting.
• Current driver's license with a good driving record of at least three years.
• English-Spanish bilingual and lived experience preferred.

Disclaimer: Many positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances. Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.