Crisis Safety Technician - CST (Multiple Shifts 7A-7:45P, 3P-11:45P, 11P-7:45A)

Claratel Behavioral Health; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking compassionate Crisis Safety Technicians to join their mission-driven team. In this role, you will provide essential support to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises, ensuring a safe and structured environment. Your responsibilities will include monitoring client interactions, conducting safety checks, and engaging clients in therapeutic activities. This position offers the opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of those in need while receiving comprehensive training in crisis response protocols. Join a team dedicated to transforming lives and fostering hope in the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Opportunities for growth

Impactful work environment

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant experience in mental health or crisis care.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and document client behaviors and interactions.
• Engage clients in activities that promote stability and growth.
• Respond to emergency calls and provide de-escalation support.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Crisis Intervention

Observation Skills

Physical Fitness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Crisis Safety Technician - CST (Multiple Shifts 7A-7:45P, 3P-11:45P, 11P-7:45A)

Friday, May 9, 2025

Claratel Behavioral Healthis an innovative, community-based behavioral health and developmental disabilities services organization located in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, offering a full range of mental health services, developmental disabilities programs and substance abuse treatment to more than 11,000 citizens annually who are uninsured and underinsured. As a public, not-for-profit organization, Claratel Behavioral Health operates more than 20 locations in DeKalb County with a diverse workforce of more than 500 direct-care and support staff.

Our staff of physicians, nurses, clinicians and support personnel is dedicated to helping our clients and their families recover from these debilitating disabilities and resume productive lives. We strive to provide the highest quality, evidence-based services in the least restrictive settings, and we envision a community in which disabilities no longer limit potential.

Join Our Team as a Crisis Safety Technician (CST)

Inpatient Residential Facility - FT | Shift-Based | Immediate Openings Available

Be the calm in the crisis. Be the strength someone needs. Be the difference.

About Us

At Claratel Behavioral Health, we’re committed to transforming lives by supporting individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. Our inpatient residential facility provides a safe, structured, and healing environment where every team member plays a vital role in recovery.

We're currently seeking compassionate and safety-minded professionals to join our team of Crisis Safety Technicians — individuals who are ready to make an impact by ensuring the wellbeing of others while fostering dignity, respect, and hope.

What You'll Do

You’ll be at the heart of client care — ensuring a safe, supportive environment while directly engaging with individuals in crisis. From conducting facility rounds and safety checks to leading group interactions and assisting in emergency interventions, you’ll be a crucial presence in moments that matter most.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build positive, trusting relationships with clients
• Monitor, observe, and document client behaviors and interactions
• Engage clients in group and one-on-one activities that promote stability and growth
• Respond to emergency calls and provide de-escalation support as needed
• Patrol facility grounds to ensure safety for all residents, visitors, and staff
• Conduct searches of persons and environments per protocol
• Assist in executing emergency safety interventions when there is imminent risk of harm
• Complete environmental and safety checks, drills, and documentation
• Maintain accurate records such as observation sheets, incident reports, and progress notes
• Maintain a professional, trauma-informed, and client-centered approach at all times

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 1 year of relevant experience (mental health, security, or crisis care preferred)
• Valid state-issued driver's license with a good driving record
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs and remain physically active throughout the shift
• Professionalism, calm demeanor, and commitment to safety
• Direct contact with individuals in acute crisis
• May involve standing, walking, lifting, and responding to behavioral health emergencies
• Work may include nights, weekends, and holidays based on shift availability

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven team changing lives daily
• Comprehensive training provided for all emergency and crisis response protocols
• Opportunity to grow in a fast-paced behavioral health setting
• Make a real, lasting impact in the lives of those who need it most

Ready to take the next step in your career and be a stabilizing force in someone’s journey toward recovery? Apply today

Thank you so much for your interest in joining our team! Due to the high number of applications we receive, we’ll be reaching out directly to those selected for an interview. We truly appreciate your understanding and wish you the very best in your job search journey.

Claratel is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EOE).

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Claratel not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital or partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff and termination

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