Behavioral Health Technician/Recreation Assistant

Alaris Health at Cedar Grove; Cedar Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A skilled nursing facility in Cedar Grove is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician/Recreation Assistant. The role involves planning and directing activities for residents, applying behavioral techniques, and ensuring safety through crisis intervention. Ideal candidates will have experience with mentally ill residents and relevant certifications.

Benefits

PTO

Health and Dental insurance

Qualifications

• Experience working with mentally ill residents with special needs.
• Training and certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention.

Responsibilities

• Encourage social communication through group recreation.
• Provide 1:1 observation on residents due to medical issues.
• Implement sensory training and re-socialization programs.

Skills

Crisis Prevention Intervention

Behavioral De-escalation

Social Communication

Job description

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Alaris Health at Cedar Grove, a skilled nursing facility located in Cedar Grove, NJ, seeks a Behavioral Technician for their 60-bed locked behavioral unit. The Behavioral Technician assists in planning, organizing, and directing activity programs for residents.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Encourage social communication through group recreation.
2. Initiate behavior modification, de-escalation, and crisis intervention techniques to maintain safety and promote healing.
3. Provide 1:1 observation on residents due to medical issues or risk behaviors.
4. Engage residents in leisure activities to deter maladaptive behaviors.
5. Implement sensory training, reality orientation, re-motivation, and re-socialization programs.
6. Possess training and certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention and demonstrate advanced behavioral techniques.
7. Work with residents with complex or severe behavioral issues, applying therapeutic techniques to de-escalate situations.
8. Recognize escalating aggressive behaviors and redirect calmly to a safe environment.

Job Requirements:

• Experience working with mentally ill residents with special needs or aggressive behaviors.
• Ability to work with residents requiring behavioral de-escalation techniques.
• Training and certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention.

Benefits:

• PTO
• Health and Dental insurance

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities