Behavioral Health Technician - Overnight (5953)

Center for Family Services; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent PTO & holidays

401k Plan

Medical insurance options

Prescription Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness activities

Ongoing Training & Development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Center For Family Services is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Technician for the Crisis Diversion Home Program. This 24-hour residential setting supports adults who recently experienced a mental health crisis, with up to 30 days in the home and supervision throughout daily activities.

The role requires patience, dedication and a passion for engaging adults in a short-term treatment environment. Responsibilities include supervision, counseling, and coordinating daily living activities,

Qualifications

• BA in Social Work, Counseling, Health Services or related field preferred.
• At least three years of experience in behavioral health preferred.
• Ability to provide leadership and relate positively to clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admission and orientation of new clients.
• Maintain logs of belongings and safe storage of valuables.
• Facilitate orientation groups with clients and staff.
• Support residents with daily living activities and meals supervision.
• Provide supervision and supportive counseling to residents.
• Document incidents and complete required paperwork accurately.
• Communicate with staff to ensure client safety and care.

Skills

Leadership

Client rapport

De-escalation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Sign-On Bonus

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Job Type/Status:

Full Time (Overnight Shift 8:15pm-8:45am Thursday, Friday, Saturday. 2.5 Remote Hours on Wednesday for Supervision, Group Preparation 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

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.