Behavioral Health Technician - Crisis Diversion Home (6079)

Center For Family Services, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Center For Family Services, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for Crisis Diversion Home in Warren County, NJ. This fee-for-service role focuses on admissions, client orientation, and supervising daily activities to ensure safety and well-being.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and English-Spanish bilingual abilities. Prior behavioral health experience is preferred, with opportunities for training and collaboration with clinical staff.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate/GED required.
• Three years' experience in a behavioral health setting is preferred but not required.
• Current driver's license with a good driving record.

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.
• Co-facilitate orientation groups and daily living skills groups.
• Know where clients are at all times and supervise meals.
• Provide emotional support and refer clients to clinical staff as needed.
• Complete paperwork neatly and on time and communicate with staff to promote quality client care.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Behavioral Health Technician - Crisis Diversion Home (6079)

Sign-On Bonus:

Take advantage of our new sign-on bonus! Center for Family Services is a place where you can be part of a dynamic, top workplace team dedicated to improving lives. When you apply and get hired, you are eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus.

Location:Warren County, NJ

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-facilitate all orientation groups and daily living skills groups.
• Know where clients are at all times.
• Exercise sound professional judgment and seek assistance as necessary to effectively manage client behavior.
• Provides supervision of meals.
• Participate in required staff trainings and staff meetings as scheduled.
• Supervise clients completing the Program with emphasis on client safety and well-being.
• Remind clients of program rules and regulations as necessary and report infractions.
• Provide emotional support for clients while referring them to clinical staff to deal with clinical issues.
• Complete all assigned paperwork in a neat, accurate and timely manner.
• Complete incident reports according to policy in a timely, accurate manner.
• Communicate with other staff as necessary to promote quality client care.
• Exercise sound professional judgment and seek assistance as necessary to effectively manage client behavior.
• 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

DisclaimerMany 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.