Behavioral Health Technician (Crisis Stabilization)

DescriptionThere is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health!Highland Rivers provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness; substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.Are you ready to make a Difference?Job Summary: A Technician assists with collecting information for individual intake, admission based on interviews with client, their families, significant others, and appropriate community agencies. Assist the treatment team in identifying individual strengths and weaknesses, and developing a treatment/care plan for a specific activity, service or program. Assist in monitoring the individual's progress toward treatment goals.Job Duties and Responsibilities:Monitor the individual's physical and emotional wellbeing and report unusual behavior or physical complaints to direct supervisor or Charge NurseObtain the individual's physical condition/vital signs at designated times during the shift and as directed by LPN, RN, MD and/or APRNAssist individuals by providing ADLs supplies such as towels, wash cloths, soap, and keeping beds, clothing and living areas cleanAssist in the admission and discharge process, including obtaining vital signs, safety search of individual and his/her personal belongings as well as orienting new individuals to the unit.Lead milieu activities such as current event groups, community meetings, fitness groups, activities of daily living and/or recreational activitiesChart observations, following prescribed procedures and standards (q15s/monitoring hallways, etc.) and document vitals in CarelogicEnhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in service meetings and trainingsParticipate in BHCC emergency codes necessary to the unit's safe operationRespond appropriately to crisis situations that may involve physical intervention including the use of seclusion/restraintProvides direct care for individuals as neededTransport individuals to approved designated location at dischargeAssist in prevention and managing crisis situationsHelp serve meals and snacks as needed for the Food Service WorkersOther responsibilities and tasks as may be assignedBenefits:Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GAFlexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc.Retirement Plan with employer matching4 weeks of Paid Time Off with increase of accruals based on years of service10 paid holidays1 personal dayQualifying employer for Public Student Loan ForgivenessNHSC loan forgiveness in qualifying counties.Clinical supervision for candidates on a licensure track.RequirementsMinimum Qualifications:Education - High School Diploma/GED.Must be at least 21 years of age.Other - Criminal background check clearance, official academic transcripts, valid driver's license/ID, drug screen, TB test, eligible 7yr MVR.Preferred Qualifications:One (1) year of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient/outpatient and/or hospital setting.Bilingual abilities a plus