Crisis Technician (FT)

Coleman Professional Services; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex Spending Account

Annual Wellness reimbursement

Accrue three weeks of paid time off

Bereavement time off

Excellent team environment

Highest commitment to quality care

Job summary

Coleman Health Services in Lima, OH is seeking dependable individuals to support people experiencing mental health issues in our Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). You will provide direct client care, monitor needs, and collaborate with treatment teams to promote independence and meaningful goals.

Full-time positions available across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, with some weekend work. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a bachelor's degree or five years of mental health experience is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or five years of mental health experience preferred.
• Experience in crisis intervention is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Direct client care

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree or 5 years mental health experience

Job description

Coleman Health Services, a nationally recognized not-for-profit provider of behavioral health and rehabilitation programs, is seeking dependable individuals to work with people experiencing mental health issues in our Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) in Lima Ohio.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating client admission, stay, and discharge, follow up with clients, support systems, treatment teams, and community providers.
• Provide direct client care, support, education, and interventions that promote independence and achievement of treatment goals.
• Monitor client needs, progress, behaviors, and changes; complete required documentation and report concerns or unusual incidents.
• Assist clients with developing skills, building independence, and participating in treatment planning.
• Monitor medications and report concerns or side effects to nursing staff as needed.
• Assist with meal planning and preparation and help maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment.
• Participate in treatment teams, staff meetings, supervision, required training, safety drills, and new staff orientation.

Available Shift:

We have full-time openings for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts; must be willing to work some weekends.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent. The preferred candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related field or five years of experience in mental health. Experience in crisis intervention preferred.

Employee Package includes:

• Wages of $14/hr.
• Flex Spending Account
• Annual Wellness reimbursement
• Accrue three weeks of paid time off during first year
• Bereavement time off
• Excellent team environment
• Highest commitment to quality care

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."