What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Service Tech (HST) 11A - 11P, Crisis Stabilization Unit position at Middle Flint Health & Wellness?
Middle Flint Health & Wellness
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Position Title: HST (11A – 11P)
Minimum Entry Salary: * Based On Experience
Location: Warner Robins, GA
Services Area/Programs: Crisis Stabilization Unit
Description of Duties:
Shift Needs: (11 am – 11 pm).
The individual in this role will serve as the paraprofessional in the crisis stabilization unit. The focus of this program is to provide inpatient, crisis services that support individuals experiencing a mental health and/or substance abuse crisis. The CSU is utilized for individuals undergoing an acute crisis that presents a substantial risk of imminent harm to self or others. The goal is to stabilize the individual through nursing and behavioral supports on a time-limited basis. The role of the paraprofessional is to conduct continuous monitoring of individuals on the unit for safety and behavior, obtain vital signs and reporting to nursing staff as necessary, provide meals and snacks for individuals served and conduct holistic groups within scope of education level during a 12 hour work period.
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED, Valid unrestricted Georgia Driver’s License, current AHA CPR and First Aid Certification. Must be computer literate. Must be able to read and write.
Preferred Qualifications: 2 years’ experience in behavioral health field
Agency is an eligible worksite for the VA Education Benefit Program (Veterans)
Agency is an eligible work site for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Middle Flint Health & Wellness services the following 11 counties: Webster, Marion, Sumter, Schley, Taylor, Crisp, Dooly, Macon, Houston, Peach and Crawford.
Middle Flint Health & Wellness is a Drug Free Workplace. Current Middle Flint applications should be filled out carefully and completely. Describe background in full and make certain application is signed. Incomplete applications or applications with insufficient information can result in an applicant not being considered for the vacancy. Please KEEP a copy of your application. All applications must be received (not postmarked) by the above specified deadline. Finger- printing and/or Drug Screening may be required, if appointed. Any male applicant between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of having registered with the Selective Service as required by federal and state law, or of being exempt from such registration.
- An Equal Opportunity Employer
Middle Flint Health & Wellness does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. An applicant who has a disability which requires special accommodations should contact this office.
* ENTRY SALARY may be adjusted depending upon the selected candidate’s qualifications and agency budget considerations.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Loan repayment program
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Addiction Medicine
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Behavioral Health work: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- unrestricted Georgia Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
