Crisis Technician - CSU

Coleman Health Services; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Annual wellness reimbursement

Bereavement time off

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Coleman Health Services, a nationally recognized nonprofit provider of behavioral health and rehabilitation programs, seeks a Crisis Technician for the Crisis Stabilization Unit in Lima, Ohio. You will support people experiencing mental health issues through direct care, coordination, and a safe therapeutic environment.

Available shifts include full-time on first, second, and third shifts, with some weekend availability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to work some weekends.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or five years of mental health experience preferred.
• Experience in crisis intervention preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate client admission, stay, and discharge, with follow-up with clients, support systems, treatment teams and providers.
• Provide direct client care, support, education, and interventions to promote independence and treatment goals.
• Monitor client needs, progress, behaviors, and document care; report concerns or incidents.
• Help clients develop skills, build independence, and participate in treatment planning.
• Monitor medications and report concerns or side effects to nursing staff.
• Assist with meal planning and maintain a safe, clean, therapeutic environment.
• Participate in treatment teams, meetings, supervision, safety drills and new staff orientation.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Direct client care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Weekend availability

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Five years of mental health experience

Job description

Coleman Health Services, a nationally recognized nonprofit provider of behavioral health and rehabilitation programs to foster recovery, build independence, and change destinies for individuals, families, and businesses in our community, is seeking a Crisis Technician for our Crisis Stabilization Unit in Lima, Ohio. In this role, you will support people experiencing mental health issues through direct care, coordination, and a safe therapeutic environment.

Employee Package Includes

• Wages of $14 per hour
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Annual wellness reimbursement
• Bereavement time off
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Strong commitment to providing high-quality care

Job Duties

• Coordinate client admission, stay, and discharge, including follow up with clients, support systems, treatment teams, and community providers.
• Provide direct client care, support, education, and interventions that promote independence and treatment goals.
• Monitor client needs, progress, behaviors, and changes; document care and report concerns or unusual incidents.
• Help clients develop skills, build independence, and participate in treatment planning.
• Monitor medications and report concerns or side effects to nursing staff as needed.
• Assist with meal planning and preparation and maintain a safe, clean, therapeutic environment.
• Participate in treatment teams, meetings, supervision, training, safety drills, and new staff orientation.

Available Shifts

Full-time openings on first, second, and third shifts. Some weekend availability is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to work some weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or five years of experience in mental health.
• Experience in crisis intervention.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. E.O.E. Persons with a disability can request an accommodation to complete the application process by emailing [e-mail] with the subject line "Accommodation Request."