Safety-Focused Behavioral Health Technician

Kingston Wellness Retreat; Kingston (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Employee Assistance Program

401k Match

Paid-Time Off

Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Kingston Wellness Retreat in Kingston, GA is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to help create a safe environment for clients and assist in adjusting program routines while reporting changes in client condition. You will supervise clients with emphasis on safety and wellbeing, provide emotional support, and coordinate with therapy staff as needed.

Key duties include maintaining logs, de-escalating issues, attending staff trainings, and ensuring privacy and proper care during shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED preferred.
• Experience working in substance abuse and/or mental health preferred.
• Valid state driving license with no major violations in past five years.

Responsibilities

• Record inventory log of all personal belongings and ensuring safekeeping.
• Monitor clients at all times and log whereabouts.
• De-escalate and manage client problems.
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Maintain clean, properly supplied work areas.
• Provide emotional support and refer to therapy staff as needed.
• Protect privacy of all client information per facility policies.
• Transport clients as needed.
• Maintain continuity of care with shift turnover.
• Report safety and maintenance issues.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Verbal/Written communication

Work under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Independent decision making

Empathetic and non-judgmental

EMR familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR Systems

Job description

Kingston Wellness Retreat in Kingston, GA is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to help create a safe environment for clients and assist in adjusting program routines while reporting changes in client condition. You will supervise clients with emphasis on safety and wellbeing, provide emotional support, and coordinate with therapy staff as needed.

Key duties include maintaining logs, de-escalating issues, attending staff trainings, and ensuring privacy and proper care during shifts.