Crisis Technician - FT

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flex Spending Account

Annual Wellness reimbursement

Paid time off accrual (3 weeks first)

Bereavement time off

Team environment

Quality care commitment

Job summary

Coleman Health Services in Lima, Ohio, is seeking dependable individuals to work with people experiencing mental health issues in our Crisis Stabilization Unit. The role offers full-time shifts on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, with some weekend work expected.

Responsibilities include admissions coordination, direct client care, documentation, and participation in treatment teams. Candidates should have a high school diploma; a related bachelor's degree and crisis intervention experience are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Five years of mental health experience preferred.
• Crisis intervention experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate client admission, stay, and discharge and follow up with clients and care teams.
• Provide direct client care, support, education, and interventions to promote independence.
• Monitor client needs and progress; complete documentation and report concerns.
• Assist with developing skills, independence, and participation in treatment planning.
• Monitor medications and report concerns to nursing staff as needed.
• Assist with meal planning and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Participate in treatment teams, staff meetings, supervision, training, and orientation.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree (related field) preferred

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."