Inpatient Behavioral Tech III: Patient Care & Support

LifeStream Behavioral Center, Inc.; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Short Term Disability

Pension Plan 403(b)

Paid Time Off (Over 4 weeks your 1st Y

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Free Telehealth Services

HRSA Loan Forgiveness Program

Job summary

LifeStream Behavioral Center, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Tech III to support inpatient units with primary patient contact and contribute to treatment progress. The role emphasizes maintaining a secure therapeutic milieu in collaboration with the nursing team.

Responsibilities include intake support, observation reporting, de-escalation training, treatment plan assistance, activity organization, and careful documentation in SmartCare. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in substance abuse and mental health setting.
• Desirable to have experience with psychiatric or co-occurring consumers of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Assist in admission of consumers, including vital signs and basic intake.
• Report observations to the Charge/Unit Nurse.
• Complete TEAM physical restraint and verbal de-escalation training.
• Assist in needs assessment, treatment plan formulation and implementation.
• Organize and conduct consumer group/recreational activities.
• Provide care for consumers requiring more than routine observation.
• Document in SmartCare system as required.
• Monitor self-administration of medication in assigned programs.
• Participate in in-service trainings and adhere to policies.

Skills

Behavioral health

Communication

Professionalism

EHR proficiency

Problem-solving

Cultural competence

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SmartCare

Job description

LifeStream Behavioral Center, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Tech III to support inpatient units with primary patient contact and contribute to treatment progress. The role emphasizes maintaining a secure therapeutic milieu in collaboration with the nursing team.

Responsibilities include intake support, observation reporting, de-escalation training, treatment plan assistance, activity organization, and careful documentation in SmartCare. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.