Behavioral Health Technician — Impactful Care & Growth

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

NHSC loan forgiveness

Job summary

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is seeking a dedicated Technician to support intake, treatment planning, and daily care for individuals facing mental health and related challenges.

Roles include monitoring wellbeing, obtaining vitals, assisting with ADLs, conducting admissions/discharges, leading group activities, and documenting observations in Carelogic. The position involves crisis intervention as needed and coordinating with the treatment team.

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
• Enhances 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
• Provides direct care for individuals as needed
• Transport individuals to approved designated location 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

Job description

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is seeking a dedicated Technician to support intake, treatment planning, and daily care for individuals facing mental health and related challenges.

Roles include monitoring wellbeing, obtaining vitals, assisting with ADLs, conducting admissions/discharges, leading group activities, and documenting observations in Carelogic. The position involves crisis intervention as needed and coordinating with the treatment team.