Behavioral Health Technician - Overnight (4497)

Center for Family Services; New Jersey; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent PTO package

401k Plan

Medical insurance options

Prescription Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health & Wellness Activities

Ongoing Training & Development

Job summary

Center For Family Services seeks an experienced Behavioral Health Technician for its Crisis Diversion Home Program, a 24-hour residential setting for adults recovering from mental health crises. The role emphasizes supervision, structured activities, and supportive counseling to promote safety and independent living.

The position requires leadership, patience, and strong interpersonal skills to engage residents, coordinate with clinical staff, and reinforce program rules.

Qualifications

• BA in Social Work, Counseling, Health Services or related field preferred
• At least three years experience in behavioral health preferred
• Must be able to lead, be a role model, and relate positively to clients

Responsibilities

• Assist with admissions and orientation on new client admissions
• Maintain inventory and secure valuables in safe
• Facilitate orientation groups with clients
• Provide supervision and supportive counseling to residents
• Co-lead recreation and daily living skills activities
• Maintain logs and ensure continuity of care during shifts
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings
• Ensure client safety and adherence to program rules

Skills

Leadership

Patient care

Communication

Crisis support

Education

BA in Social Work, Counseling, Health Services or related 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 (Overnight Shift 7:45pm-8:15am Thursday, Friday,Saturday. 2.5 Remote Hours on Wednesday for Supervision, GroupPreparation and Trainings.)

Position Summary:

Center For Family Services is seeking experienced and professional Behavioral Health Technician for the Crisis Diversion Home Program. This is a 24-hour residential group home for adults who recently experienced a mental health crisis. The Crisis Diversion Home provides a nurturing, supportive, and structured environment where our consumers can develop trust, learn to manage their illness and live independently. The Behavioral Health Technician position requires patience, dedication, understanding, and a passion for engaging and providing supervision and structure for adults living in a short-term residential treatment setting. Residents may remain in the home up to 30 days. The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct supervision and supportive counseling services, instructs and guides residents informally throughout their day-to-day activities, and co-leads recreation, and daily living skills activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with the admission process on new client admissions and orientation procedures and schedules.
• Records Inventory log of all personal belongings, valuables and return ticket. Ticket and valuables to be kept in the safe.
• Facilitate all orientation groups with clients.
• Fills out required lab requisitions per protocol.
• Know where clients are at all times.
• De-escalates AMA and other client problems.
• Participate in all staff meetings as scheduled.
• Provides liaison with staff and other staff to ensure that all clients needs are met.
• Provides supervision of meals, including supervision of servers and clean up crew after each meal.
• Hands off information necessary for the evening Tech and staff at the end of the day shift. Maintains logbook for the continuity of care. Participates in shift turnover and ensures that the next shift has Tech on duty.
• Participate in required staff training
• Participates in all staff meetings as scheduled.
• Supervise clients completing the Program with emphasis on client safety and well being.
• Remind clients of program rules and regulations as necessary and report infractions appropriately.
• Provide emotional support for clients while referring them to therapy staff to deal with clinical issues.
• 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 maintaining clean, properly supplied and efficient work areas.
• Observe and report safety, maintenance problems.
• Interact appropriately with clients, showing them respect while maintaining boundaries.
• Maintain professional demeanor at all times.
• Exercise sound professional judgment and seek assistance as necessary to effectively manage client behavior.
• Follows all company policies and procedures

Requirements:

• BA in Social Work, Counseling, Health Services or associated field preferred
• At least three years experience working with individuals in the behavioral health field preferred
• Must have ability to provide leadership, be a role model, and relate positively to clients

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

About Employment at Center For Family Services

Center For Family Services, a leader in the non-profit sector and named as a top workplace in the region since 2010. As part of our team, you will be recognized as our most valuable resource. Our staff balance best practices with personalized care. Together our team makes a positive difference in the lives of people in need. Center For Family Services is a great place to grow as a professional. For more information about our top workplace, please visit Center For Family Services website at www.centerffs.org .

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.