Crisis Stabilization Tech for Behavioral Health

Highland Rivers Health in; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance through state plan

Flexible benefits

Retirement plan with employer matching

4 weeks Paid Time Off

10 paid holidays

Personal day

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

NHSC loan forgiveness in qualifying  

Clinical supervision for licensure

Job summary

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for Crisis Stabilization. The role supports intake processes, treatment planning, and progress monitoring under supervision.

Responsibilities include monitoring wellbeing, taking vital signs, assisting with ADLs, and leading activities while documenting observations in Carelogic. The position involves crisis response and direct patient care as needed within a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the individual's physical and emotional wellbeing and report unusual behavior or physical complaints to direct supervisor or Charge Nurse.
• Obtain the individual's physical condition/vital signs at designated times during the shift and as directed by LPN, RN, MD and/or APRN
• Assist individuals by providing ADLs supplies such as towels, wash cloths, soap, and keeping beds, clothing and living areas clean
• Assist in the admission and discharge process, including obtaining vital signs, safety search of individual and his/her personal belongings as well as orienting new individuals to the unit.
• Lead milieu activities such as current event groups, community meetings, fitness groups, activities of daily living and/or recreational activities
• Chart observations, following prescribed procedures and standards (q15s/monitoring hallways, etc.) and document vitals in Carelogic
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in service meetings and trainings
• Participate in BHCC emergency codes necessary to the unit's safe operation
• Respond appropriately to crisis situations that may involve physical intervention including the use of seclusion/restraint
• Provides direct care for individuals as needed
• Transport individuals to approved designated location at discharge
• Assist in prevention and managing crisis situations
• Help serve meals and snacks as needed for the Food Service Workers.
• Other responsibilities and tasks as may be assigned

Skills

Vital signs

ADLs assistance

Crisis intervention

Charting

Patient support

Tools

Carelogic

Job description

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for Crisis Stabilization. The role supports intake processes, treatment planning, and progress monitoring under supervision.

Responsibilities include monitoring wellbeing, taking vital signs, assisting with ADLs, and leading activities while documenting observations in Carelogic. The position involves crisis response and direct patient care as needed within a behavioral health setting.