Behavioral Health Technician (Crisis Stabilization)

Highland Rivers Health in; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in behavioral health is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Health Technician to join their crisis stabilization team. In this impactful role, you will assist individuals facing mental health challenges, helping to monitor their wellbeing and support their treatment goals. You'll engage in a variety of responsibilities, from leading therapeutic activities to providing direct care. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those in need while benefiting from a supportive work environment that values professional growth and development. Join a team dedicated to recovery and empowerment!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Flexible Benefits

Retirement Plan with employer matching

4 weeks Paid Time Off

10 paid holidays

1 personal day

Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility

NHSC loan forgiveness

Clinical supervision for licensure candidates

Qualifications

• Experience in behavioral health or crisis intervention is preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor individuals' physical and emotional wellbeing and report concerns.
• Assist in admissions and discharges, providing necessary care.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Monitoring Patient Wellbeing

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Carelogic

Job description

Behavioral Health Technician (Crisis Stabilization) (Finance)

There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health! Highland Rivers provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, and intellectual developmental disabilities.

Are you ready to make a Difference?

Job Summary: A Technician assists with collecting information for individual intake and admission based on interviews with clients, their families, significant others, and appropriate community agencies. Assist the treatment team in identifying individual strengths and weaknesses, and developing a treatment/care plan for a specific activity, service, or program. Assist in monitoring the individual's progress toward treatment goals.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor the individual's physical and emotional wellbeing and report unusual behavior or physical complaints to direct supervisor or Charge Nurse.
• Obtain the individual's physical condition/vital signs at designated times during the shift and as directed by LPN, RN, MD, and/or APRN.
• Assist individuals by providing ADLs supplies such as towels, wash cloths, soap, and keeping beds, clothing, and living areas clean.
• Assist in the admission and discharge process, including obtaining vital signs, safety search of individual and his/her personal belongings, as well as orienting new individuals to the unit.
• Lead milieu activities such as current event groups, community meetings, fitness groups, activities of daily living, and/or recreational activities.
• Chart observations, following prescribed procedures and standards (q15s/monitoring hallways, etc.) and document vitals in Carelogic.
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and trainings.
• Participate in BHCC emergency codes necessary to the unit's safe operation.
• Respond appropriately to crisis situations that may involve physical intervention including the use of seclusion/restraint.
• Provide direct care for individuals as needed.
• Transport individuals to approved designated locations at discharge.
• Assist in prevention and managing crisis situations.
• Help serve meals and snacks as needed for the Food Service Workers.
• Other responsibilities and tasks as may be assigned.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GA.
• Flexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc.
• Retirement Plan with employer matching.
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off with increase of accruals based on years of service.
• 10 paid holidays.
• 1 personal day.
• Qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness.
• NHSC loan forgiveness in qualifying counties.
• Clinical supervision for candidates on a licensure track.