Relief Behavior Technician II - SRT

Lakeview Center Inc.; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 22,206; Full time

Job summary

Lakeview Center Inc. in Pensacola, FL seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to support counselors and nursing staff. The role involves assisting adults and children in residential, inpatient, day/evening, outpatient, and community programs, while promoting safety and well-being.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, CPR certification, CPI training eligibility, and background screenings. Excellent communication skills and a valid driver’s license are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience in behavioral health preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Must pass CPI training and state/federal background screenings.

Responsibilities

• Assist counselors, therapeutic and nursing staff to support adults and children in various programs.
• Help clients with activities of daily living and accessing resources.
• Monitor and document clients' progress and ensure safety.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

CPR certification

CPI training eligibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Lakeview Center provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. Across Northwest Florida, our services range from residential treatment to outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, treatments for substance misuse and 24/7 support for those with serious mental illnesses. Learn more at Careers | Lakeview Center (elakeviewcenter.org).

Short Term Residential (SRT) is a 20-bed inpatient facility for Adults with Serious Mental Illness. Treatment is provided by a multidisciplinary team of professionals in conjunction with the wishes and needs of the people served.

Position Overview

The Behavior Health Technician position assists the counselors/therapeutic/nursing staff by providing clinical support to adults and children who are receiving substance abuse, mental health services or co-occurring disorders in residential programs, inpatient settings, day/evening programs, outpatient programs and/or community-based programs. This position is responsible for but is not limited to: Establishing a positive helping relationship with people receiving services. Assisting those receiving services to complete activities of daily living, including accessing needed resources, and building functional, pro-social relationships with others. Ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of those receiving services. Implementing specific interventions according to the person's treatment or service plan. Monitoring and documenting the person's progress.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One (1) year of experience working in a behavioral health setting is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain provided CPR certification.
• Must be able to pass provided CPI training.
• Must be able to provide individualized, integrated mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring services to meet the needs of individuals served and their families, as required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work other behavioral health programs as needed.
• Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.
• Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside, a good driving record and be insurable under the corporate policy.

Compensation

Base pay ranges from $15.00 - $16.12 an hour based on experience. Plus, shift differential pays $2.00 - $4.00 an hour if applicable.

To Apply

Interested applicants please visit https://www.lifeviewgroup.org/careers-overview and complete the on-line application. If you require additional assistance, please call Human Resources at 850-495-3512.

LifeView Group, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED

A Level II background screening is required. For more information, please use the following link. HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration