Crisis Diversion Behavioral Health Tech (Bilingual)

Center for Family Services; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Center For Family Services is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for the Crisis Diversion Home in Warren County, NJ. The role focuses on client admissions, orientation, and safety, with bilingual English-Spanish communication preferred.

The position offers a fee-for-service arrangement, hourly pay of $22–$24, and requires a driver’s license and relevant behavioral health experience. Training and supervision support ongoing patient care and documentation.

Qualifications

• BA degree in social work or allied field preferred.
• At least three years' experience in behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

• Assists with admission and orientation of new clients.
• Record inventory of personal belongings and valuables; secure items.
• Co-facilitate orientation groups and daily living skills groups.
• Monitor client locations and ensure safety.
• Exercise professional judgment to manage client behavior.
• Supervise meals and assist with program rules.

Skills

English-Spanish bilingual

Education

BA degree in social work or allied field

Job description

Behavioral Health Technician - Crisis Diversion Home (5544)

Location:Warren County, NJ

Job Type/Status:Fee for Service

Salary:$22(english speaking) to $24(bilingual) per hour

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.
• Co-facilitate all orientation groups and daily living skills groups.
• Know where clients are at all times.
• Exercise sound professional judgment and seek assistance as necessary to effectively manage client behavior.
• Provides supervision of meals.
• Participate in required staff trainings and 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.
• Provide emotional support for clients while referring them to clinical 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.
• Exercise sound professional judgment and seek assistance as necessary to effectively manage client behavior.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BA degree in social work or allied field preferred
• At least three years' experience working with individuals in a behavioral health setting
• Current driver's license with a good driving record of at least three years
• English-Spanish bilingual and lived experience preferred

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