Behavioral Health Technician: Transitional Care Unit

Highland Rivers Health in; Cedartown (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Benefits

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Personal Day

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

NHSC loan forgiveness

Clinical supervision

Job summary

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for the Transitional Bed Unit. The role supports intake, admission planning, and monitoring of individuals, helping the treatment team tailor care plans and track progress toward goals.

Responsibilities include vital signs, ADL assistance, crisis intervention, and facilitating group activities, with duties extending to discharge and documentation in Carelogic.

Qualifications

• Experience with patient intake and admission processes.
• Ability to monitor physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Assist with activities of daily living and maintaining a safe environment.
• Ability to document vitals and care notes per procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the individual's physical and emotional wellbeing and report unusual behavior.
• Obtain vital signs at designated times during shift.
• Assist with ADLs supplies and keep living areas clean.
• Assist in admission and discharge, including safety searches and orienting new individuals.
• Lead milieu activities such as groups and fitness activities.
• Chart observations and document vitals in Carelogic.
• Participate in ongoing education and trainings.
• Respond to crisis situations and assist with restraints if needed.
• Provide direct care and transport individuals at discharge.
• Assist in crisis prevention and management.
• Help serving meals and snacks for Food Service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for the Transitional Bed Unit. The role supports intake, admission planning, and monitoring of individuals, helping the treatment team tailor care plans and track progress toward goals.

Responsibilities include vital signs, ADL assistance, crisis intervention, and facilitating group activities, with duties extending to discharge and documentation in Carelogic.