Behavioral Health Technician (Crisis Center)

Job Description:

Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Department: Crisis Services

Employment Type: Full-time & Part-time

Job Summary:
Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Behavioral Health Technician, where you will play a vital role in providing direct and supportive care to clients/patients. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals in need, while developing your skills in health monitoring, crisis intervention, and group facilitation. We are looking for dedicated individuals who are passionate about helping others and committed to creating a safe and therapeutic environment. Your ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a treatment team will be essential in this rewarding role.

As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day activities, monitoring health, and ensuring the safety and well-being of clients/patients. You will engage in various tasks, including facilitating group activities and documenting client behavior, all while adhering to established treatment plans.

This position offers…

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Workplace Culture – An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
• Additional Perks & Benefits – Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:

• Admit, supervise, monitor, transfer, and discharge clients/patients.
• Ensure monitoring of vital signs and determine the need for escalation to medical intervention when critical symptoms present.
• Obtain and record vital signs and relevant medical symptoms per policy and/or as indicated by medical personnel when applicable.
• Oversee medication administration per policy and procedure and as permitted by appropriate training certifications/permissions.
• Facilitate client/patient supervision checks per policy and/or procedure or when indicated by a safety/precautions plan.
• Encourage clients/patients to adhere to program expectations and communicate concerning behaviors to the treatment team and supervisor.
• Document and report any exceptional behavior and/or areas of concern related to client’s behaviors/interactions.
• Prepare for and facilitate group rehabilitative support, education, recovery skills, or recreation groups as scheduled and assigned.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment by observing general rules of good housekeeping.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• High School education OR equivalent and two (2) years responsible employment.
• Experience in Human Services or related field preferred.
• Exceptions to the qualifications listed may be made by the appropriate Executive Team member.

Additional Qualifications:

• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
• First Aid certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and upon renewal date.
• Obtain CPR certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and upon renewal date.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle.

Physical Requirements:

• ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

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