Behavioral Health Technician - Part-Time

Centerstone; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision health

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

403b retirement plan with company

Paid time off and ten holidays

AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and LT

Employee Resource Groups

Continuing education opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Centerstone is a nonprofit behavioral health system providing care across the United States. This part-time weekend role supports daily living activities, supervises clients, and assists in transporting as needed from hospitals or courts.

Minimal requirements include a high school diploma and at least some mental health experience; BLS/CNA/CPR is preferred. The job offers a range of benefits and requires a Florida driver’s license with a clean record.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Obtain Vital Signs (BP, Resp, Temp).
• Perform Urine Drug screens and report results to nursing.
• Assist in activities of daily living and supervision.
• Assist in providing for/supervising clients’ nutritional needs.
• Provide social interaction opportunities for clients.
• Assist in training newly hired Behavioral Technicians.
• Complete 15 minute safety checks.
• Inventory and document patient belongings including contraband and monetary items.
• Mediates agitated clients using TEAM Verbal techniques.
• Responds to emergency codes using TEAM Physical/Verbal techniques.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis de-escalation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Outlook

Data entry

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Job description

Job Description

Centerstone 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.

Hours

Part-Time - Weekends 7am to 7pm

Summary of Position

Provides assistance, supervision and coordination of therapeutic activities relating to daily living skills of clients. May have to transport clients from other hospitals, court, etc.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Able 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.

Pay and Time Type

Time Type: Part time

Pay Range: $15.00--$21.00

Benefits

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

Values & Culture

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.

About Centerstone

Centerstone is a nonprofit health system providing mental health and substance use disorder treatments. Services are available nationally through the operation of outpatient clinics, residential programs, the use of telehealth and an inpatient hospital. Centerstone also features specialized programs for the military community, therapeutic foster care, children’s services and employee assistance programs. Centerstone’s Research Institute provides guidance through research and technology, leveraging the best practices for use in all our communities. Centerstone’s Foundation secures philanthropic resources to support the work and mission of delivering care that changes people’s lives.