Crisis Behavioral Health Technician

Center for Family Services; Denville, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $500

Excellent benefits package

401k plan

Medical insurance options

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness activities

Professional development opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Center For Family Services is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Technician for the Crisis Receiving Stabilization Center in New Jersey. This 24-hour psychiatric crisis center provides a nurturing environment where clients can receive therapeutic interventions for up to 24 hours.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field, at least two years of relevant experience, and a valid driver’s license with a clean record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health field is required.
• At least two years of experience working with individuals with a serious mental illness or with a substance use disorder is required.
• Current driver's license with a good driving record of at least three years is required.
• Behavioral health technician certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the admission process of new consumer Admissions.
• Records Inventory log of all consumer personal belongings, valuables and return ticket; valuables kept in secure locker.
• Work closely with Licensed Clinician and clinical team to facilitate care and disposition planning.
• Apply trauma informed care approach to consumer interactions.
• Ongoing observation of consumers in the care of the CRSC.
• Exercise sound professional judgment and seek assistance as necessary to effectively manage consumer behavior; utilize de-escalation techniques as appropriate.
• Provide support during behavioral health crises by using trauma-informed engagement, verbal de-escalation, environmental awareness, and approved program safety procedures to help maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu.
• Serve as liaison with CRSC staff to ensure that all consumer needs are met.
• Provides supervision of any food or meals for consumers in program.
• Provide emotional support for consumers while referring them to clinical staff to deal with clinical issues.
• Provide transportation for clients as needed to access services.
• 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 required staff trainings and staff meetings as scheduled.
• Participate in Center and Program performance improvement activities.
• Observe and report safety, maintenance problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position and in accordance with program policies, training, and regulatory requirements.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health

Behavioral health technician certification preferred

Job description

Center For Family Services is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Technician for the Crisis Receiving Stabilization Center in New Jersey. This 24-hour psychiatric crisis center provides a nurturing environment where clients can receive therapeutic interventions for up to 24 hours.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field, at least two years of relevant experience, and a valid driver’s license with a clean record.