Crisis Stabilization Behavioral Technician

Colonial Behavioral Health; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virginia Retirement System

Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insur.

Health Savings Account/FSA

Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Colonial Behavioral Health in Williamsburg, VA is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician for its new Crisis Receiving Center, a 24/7 operation designed to support adults in mental health crises through assessment, crisis intervention, care coordination, and peer support services.

The technician will provide supervision, milieu management, and direct care, helping de-escalate crises, support recovery goals, and carry out Individual Service Plans within a collaborative treatment team, while

Qualifications

• Ability to speak effectively before groups with poise, voice control and confidence.
• Excellent de-escalation skills.
• Knowledge of mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of law enforcement and the criminal justice system.
• At least one year of work experience working in a mental health/substance abuse use treatment setting required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides milieu management and oversight of individual behaviors in the Crisis Stabilization service units.
• Provides support to clients experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness.
• Provides individual and group training on skill development.
• Carries out the Individual Service Plans as outlined by the treatment team.
• Monitors individuals receiving services and documents observations.
• Monitors individuals and the service environment for behavioral health safety risks, alerting leadership of safety concerns, changes in medical status, and behavioral escalation.
• Utilizes de-escalation skills to create and maintain a calm, therapeutic environment.
• Assists with the admission and discharge processes, including belongings inventories, paperwork, and other administrative tasks.

Skills

Speech and presentation

De-escalation skills

Mental health knowledge

Criminal justice knowledge

Work experience in mental health/subst

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Colonial Behavioral Health in Williamsburg, VA is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician for its new Crisis Receiving Center, a 24/7 operation designed to support adults in mental health crises through assessment, crisis intervention, care coordination, and peer support services.

The technician will provide supervision, milieu management, and direct care, helping de-escalate crises, support recovery goals, and carry out Individual Service Plans within a collaborative treatment team, while