Behavioral Health Technician - CRSC (5974)

Center for Family Services; Denville (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay

Personal time off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health & Wellness Activities

Ongoing Training & Professional Growth

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Center for Family Services is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for the Crisis Receiving Stabilization Center, a 24-hour psychiatric crisis center for adults. Join a compassionate team and support admissions, care planning, and disposition with trauma-informed approaches.

The role emphasizes de-escalation, crisis intervention, and collaboration with clinicians to ensure patient safety and effective service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field is required.
• Two years of experience with serious mental illness or substance use disorders.
• Driver’s license with a good three-year record.

Responsibilities

• Assist admission process for new consumers.
• Record inventories and secure valuables.
• Work with licensed clinicians to plan disposition and care.
• Provide trauma-informed care and de-escalation.
• Observe consumers and maintain safety in crises.
• Coordinate transportation as needed.
• Complete paperwork accurately and timely.
• Participate in trainings and program improvement activities.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

De-escalation techniques

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health field

Behavioral health technician certification

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 $250 sign-on bonus.

Job Type/Status: Part Time - Day (Wednesdays, 12 hours)

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

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.*

• Sick pay and personal time off
• 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.