Relief Behavior Technician II - SRT

LifeView Center; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeview Center in Pensacola, FL seeks a Behavior Health Technician to support counselors, nursing staff and therapists across residential, inpatient, day/evening and outpatient programs. You will help clients access resources and build pro-social relationships while ensuring safety and well-being.

The role requires establishing a positive helping relationship, assisting with daily living activities, monitoring progress, and documenting outcomes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience in a behavioral health setting preferred.
• Must be able to obtain CPR certification.
• Must be able to pass CPI training.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work across multiple behavioral health programs.
• Must pass organization screenings and have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Establish a positive helping relationship with people served.
• Assist with activities of daily living and accessing needed resources.
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of those served.
• Implement interventions according to the treatment plan.
• Monitor and document progress.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

CPR certification

CPI training

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR training

Job description

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.

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.

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