Behavioral Health Technician - CRSC (5782)

Center for Family Services; Denville (NJ); On-site; USD 53,589,000 - 72,495,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Excellent PTO

401k Plan

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Activities

Professional Development

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Center for Family Services is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for the 24-hour Crisis Receiving Stabilization Center in New Jersey. The role supports admissions, trauma-informed care, and collaboration with clinical staff to provide a safe, therapeutic environment for adults in crisis.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field and at least two years of relevant experience; a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field.
• At least two years of experience working with individuals with a serious mental illness or with a substance use disorder.
• Current driver’s license with a good driving record of at least three years.
• Behavioral health technician certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the admission process of new consumer admissions.
• Work closely with Licensed Clinician and clinical team to facilitate care and disposition planning.
• Apply trauma-informed care approach to consumer interactions and de-escalation techniques.
• Provide support during behavioral health crises and maintain a safe therapeutic milieu.
• Complete all assigned paperwork and incident reports in a timely, accurate manner.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field

Job description

*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.

Job Type/Status: Full Time (Daytime)

Salary: $22 per hour

PROGRAM SUMMARY:

Center For Family Services is seeking experienced and professional Behavioral Health Technician for the Crisis Receiving Stabilization Center. This is a 24-hour psychiatric crisis center for adults experiencing a mental health crisis. The Crisis Receiving Stabilization Center provides a nurturing and supportive environment where our clients can receive therapeutic interventions for up to 24 hours.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with the admission process of new consumer admissions.
• Records Inventory log of all consumer personal belongings, valuables and return ticket. Consumer valuables to be kept in the secure locker.
• Work closely with Licensed Clinician and clinical team to facilitate care of consumer and disposition planning.
• Apply trauma informed care approach to consumer interactions.
• Ongoing observation of consumers in the care of the CRSC.
• Exercise sound professional judgment and seek assistance as necessary to effectively manage consumer behavior. Utilize de-escalation techniques as appropriate.
• Provide support during behavioral health crises by using trauma-informed engagement, verbal de-escalation, environmental awareness, and approved program safety procedures to help maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu.
• Serve as liaison with CRSC staff to ensure that all consumer needs are met.
• Provides supervision of any food or meals for consumers in program.
• Provide emotional support for consumers while referring them to clinical staff to deal with clinical issues.
• Provide (using program vehicle) and/or arrange for transportation services for clients to afford access to services as needed.
• 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.
• Participate in required staff trainings and staff meetings as scheduled.
• Participate in Center and Program performance improvement activities.
• Observe and report safety, maintenance problems.
• Provide support to the clinical team to assist with consumer needs and disposition planning.
• Environmental tasks as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position and in accordance with program policies, training, and regulatory requirements.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Note: staff may only perform within their scope of practice.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field
• At least two years of experience working with individuals with a serious mental illness or with a substance use disorder
• Current driver's license with a good driving record of at least three years
• Behavioral health technician certification preferred

Benefits:

At the Center for Family Services our employees are our greatest resource and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.*

• Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday
• 401k Plan
• Medical insurance plan options
• Prescription Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health & Wellness Activities
• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
• Opportunity for advancement

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.