Centered Health · 5 months ago
Behavioral Technician - MH
Centered Health is a network of behavioral health treatment centers focused on providing individualized care for adolescents with substance abuse and mental health disorders. The Behavioral Technician role involves providing rehabilitative support, supervising clients, facilitating educational groups, and documenting activities to ensure comprehensive care is delivered effectively.
Addiction TreatmentHealth CareMental Health
Responsibilities
Provide line of sight supervision to clients and skill building psycho-educational and/or support groups
Complete house related chores as assigned
Provide and facilitate educational and non-substantive counseling groups assigned and promptly document these activities in the client’s records
Strive to increase professional growth and effectiveness through completing all required training
Provides crisis intervention services when authorized and necessary
Maintain active participation with the clients at all times
Prepare and monitor medication administration then document all details in KIPU
Document clients’ daily activities, unusual behavior, and pertinent information in KIPU
Open communication with staff, therapists, and Executive Director
Assist the Educational Director during designated school times, with education related activities and monitoring of the client’s computer internet use
Encourage client’s participation in all daily activities and promote positive interactions among peers
Carry out other responsibilities as delegated
Qualification
Required
Minimum of one year of relevant experience
First aid and CPR certification
Current drivers' license and clear DMV record
Good verbal and written communication skills
Basic Computer skills i.e. internet, email, and Word
Must be able to lift and carry light objects and parcels as an incidental part of their job
Possesses a High School diploma or GED
A knowledge of regulations concerning of mental health treatment
Working knowledge of substance abuse, mental health disorders, and treatment procedures for such illnesses
Preferred
AA/BA in mental health related field preferred
Have a minimum of 1-year experience in the social services field preferred
Demonstrates a genuine desire to work with the population served
Certification in mental health preferred