Behavioral Health Technician - Part-Time

About the role

Centerstone is among the nation's leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people's lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

About the role

Hours

Part-Time - Weekends 7am to 7pm

Summary of Position

Provides assistance, supervision and coordination of therapeutic activities relating to daily living skills of clients. May have to transport clients from other hospitals, court, etc.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Able to obtain Vital Signs, (BP, Resp, Temp). Able to perform Urine Drug screens and report results to nursing.
• Provides assistance and supervision to clients in their activities of daily living.
• Assists in providing for and supervising clients' special nutritional needs.
• Provides social interaction opportunities for clients.
• Assists in training newly hired Behavioral Technicians.
• Completes 15 minute safety checks.
• Inventories and documents patient belongings including contraband and monetary items.
• Mediates agitated clients using approved Team Verbal techniques.
• Responds to emergency codes Dr. Show and Dr. Armstrong using TEAM Physical/Verbal techniques.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
• Basic computer skills - MS Outlook, Data entry, word processing, and documentation of vital signs and shift notes via spreadsheet.

Qualifications

• Education Level
• High school graduate or equivalent required.

Years of Experience

One year experience in mental health/addictions facility preferred.

Certification/Licensure

BLS certification, CNA Certification, or CPR certification or Crisis Training preferred. Valid Florida Driver's License with a safe driving record and current auto insurance.

Physical Requirements

• Standing - 20%
• Sitting - 80%
• Squatting - Occasional
• Kneeling - Occasional
• Bending - Occasional
• Driving - Occasional
• Lifting - Occasional

Pay Range

$15.00--$21.00

Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.