EMT: Crisis & Behavioral Health Specialist

Brightli; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 29 days

HRSA loan repayment

Health, dental, vision

401(k) match

Life Insurance

Emergency Medical Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Program

EAP

Employee Discount

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Brightli in Indianapolis is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to provide direct, supportive care to clients across behavioral health and medical settings within the Adult & Child Health program.

You will monitor vital signs, document interactions, assist with crisis intervention, support admission processes, and work with nursing staff to ensure medication policies are followed, all while upholding confidentiality and high standards of care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of responsible employment history required.
• Experience in human services or behavioral health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and supportive care to clients/patients in line with program expectations.
• Monitor client behavior, document interactions, and report concerns to supervisors and treatment teams.
• Conduct health monitoring, including vital signs, and support crisis intervention.
• Assist in the admission and orientation process by taking vitals, conducting safety searches, and collecting lab/urine specimens when needed.
• Respond to incoming and crisis calls, coordinating appropriate follow-up.
• Ensure client rights, rules, and precaution protocols are adhered to, maintaining safety and accountability.
• Support detoxification clients to ensure recovery needs are met (when applicable).
• Work with nursing staff to ensure medication policies are followed.
• Provide transportation to clients as needed.
• Participate actively in staff meetings, training, and treatment planning sessions.
• Uphold confidentiality, program philosophy, and ethical standards at all times.
• Complete all mandatory trainings in accordance with state and accreditation standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by program leadership.

Skills

Communication

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Brightli in Indianapolis is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to provide direct, supportive care to clients across behavioral health and medical settings within the Adult & Child Health program.

You will monitor vital signs, document interactions, assist with crisis intervention, support admission processes, and work with nursing staff to ensure medication policies are followed, all while upholding confidentiality and high standards of care.