IDD Behavioral Health Tech - Evening Care & Companionship

River Edge; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible spending accounts

Short and long-term disability

11 Paid holidays

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

River Edge Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician - IDD to join our team in Milledgeville, GA. The position supports patients with disabilities who require social interaction and companionship under licensed supervision, at 1241 Orchard Hill Road.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of healthcare sitter/companion experience, preferably in Behavioral Health.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least six months of work experience as a sitter/companion in a healthcare setting.
• Experience in Behavioral Health.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Complies with policies and procedures.
• Complies with client facility nursing policies/procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
• Communicates information effectively to appropriate personnel.
• Provides companionship services, such as sitting with patient or reading to patient.

Skills

Self-started

Independent work

Reading instructions

Communication skills

Written and verbal

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Behavioral Health Technician (IDD) at the Oconee Center

Company Overview:

River Edge Behavioral Health is recognized for its state-of-the-art treatment and support services for more than 13,000 children, youth, families, and adults annually who experience mental illness, addiction, co-occurring disorders, and substance abuse problems. In addition, River Edge offers services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking Behavioral Health Technician - IDD - to join our team in making a difference in the lives of our patients every day. We are in the heart of Middle Georgia State where we enjoy abundant recreational opportunities, and a family friendly environment with good schools and opportunities for the entire family to be involved.

The Behavioral Health Technician - IDD cares for people who have disabilities, chronic illnesses, cognitive impairments, or age-related problems. He or she provides social interaction and companionship for patients in various healthcare settings under the direction of a licensed professional.

Location/Schedule – 1241 Orchard Hill Road, Milledgeville, GA. The shifts available are:

• 1-part-time staff 8p-8a every other weekend
• 1-part-time staff 8a-8p every other weekend
• 1 - full time 4p-12a shift person every other weekend off.
  • Work 1^st week: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (off Tuesday)
  • 2^nd week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday (off Thursday) and every other weekend

• 2 - 1p-9p Monday, Friday and 8a-4p every other weekend (24 hours a week- could be 32 if willing to work every weekend)
• 2- 4p-12a - Tues/Thursday (rotating); Friday, and every other weekend. (24 hours a week – possibly 32 if willing to work every weekend)
• 2- 4p-12a - Monday, Friday, every other weekend (24 hours a week – possibly 32 if willing to work every weekend)
• 2 - 12a-8a Monday, Friday, every other weekend (24 hours a week – possibly 32 if willing to work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complies with Oconee policies/procedures
• Comply with client facility nursing policies/procedures
• Maintains confidentiality relative to patient services and facility practices in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Communicates information effectively to appropriate personnel.
• Provides companionship services, such as sitting with patient or reading to patient

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• At least six months of work experience as a sitter/companion in a healthcare setting.
• Experience in Behavioral Health
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered

Knowledge & Skills

• Must be self-started and work independently.
• Must be able to perform assignments with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures.
• Must have effective comprehensive reading skills, strong communication skills, written and verbal.

Additional Benefits:

• Flexible spending accounts
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 11 Paid holidays

• Voluntary Life Insurance