Behavioral Health Technician - Night Shift

Centerstone; Bradenton, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Health savings account

403b retirement plan

Paid time off

Ten paid holidays

AD&D Insurance

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Employee Resource Groups

Continuing education

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Centerstone is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician for the night shift in Bradenton, FL. The role supports clients in daily living, monitors vital signs, and assists with nutrition and safety checks.

Responsibilities include performing drug screens, supervising activities, and mentoring new technicians. A high school diploma is required, with one year in mental health preferred; BLS/CNA/CPR or Crisis Training is welcomed, plus a Florida driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year experience in mental health/addictions facility preferred.
• BLS, CNA, CPR, or Crisis Training preferred.
• Valid Florida Driver's License with safe driving record and current auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs (BP, resp, temp).
• Perform urine drug screens and report results to nursing.
• Assist and supervise clients in activities of daily living.
• Supervise clients' special nutritional needs.
• Provide social interaction opportunities for clients.
• Train newly hired Behavioral Technicians.
• Complete 15-minute safety checks.
• Inventory and document patient belongings.

Skills

Vital signs

Urine drug screens

ADLs assistance

Nutritional needs

Social interaction

Teaching new staff

Safety checks

Team verbal techniques

Emergency response

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Outlook

Data entry

Spreadsheet

Job description

## Behavioral Health Technician - Night ShiftApply: Hospital Based: Bradenton, Florida: Full time: Posted Today: JR-033206Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!**JOB DESCRIPTION:****SHIFT AND TIMES:**Night Shift7pm-7amA shift differential will be added to base pay rate.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES*** **A**ble to obtain Vital Signs, (BP, Resp, Temp). Able to perform Urine Drug screens and report results to nursing.* Provides assistance and supervision to clients in their activities of daily living.* Assists in providing for and supervising clients’ special nutritional needs.* Provides social interaction opportunities for clients.* Assists in training newly hired Behavioral Technicians.* Completes 15 minute safety checks.* Inventories and documents patient belongings including contraband and monetary items.* Mediates agitated clients using approved Team Verbal techniques.* Responds to emergency codes Dr. Show and Dr. Armstrong using TEAM Physical/Verbal techniques.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES*** Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.* Basic computer skills – MS Outlook, Data entry, word processing, and documentation of vital signs and shift notes via spreadsheet.**QUALIFICATIONS****Education Level**High school graduate or equivalent required.**Years of Experience**One year experience in mental health/addictions facility preferred.**Certification/Licensure**BLS certification, CNA Certification, or CPR certification or Crisis Training preferred. Valid Florida Driver's License with a safe driving record and current auto insurance. **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS****Standing – 20%****Sitting – 80%****Squatting – Occasional****Kneeling – Occasional****Bending – Occasional****Driving – Occasional****Lifting – Occasional****DISCLAIMER**The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.**Time Type:**Full time**Pay Range:**$15.00--$21.00Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:* Medical, dental, and vision health coverage* Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts* 403b retirement plan with company match* Paid time off and ten paid holidays* AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)* Employee Resource Groups* Continuing education opportunities* Employee Assistance Program