Behavioral Health Technician / Mental Health Worker

Luxury 6 bed Crisis Residential Mental Health and Wellness facility is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behavioral Health Technician / Mental Health Worker to join our team.

24-7 support staff. Full Time, Part Time and Per Diem positions available. Shifts vary from 7am-3pm(AM), 3pm-11pm(Swing), 11pm-7am(NOC).

Job Specific Accountabilities

• Demonstrates ability to communicate with clients in a professional manner, making them feel welcomed and safe
• Demonstrates the ability to use de-escalation techniques, and report escalating behavior to the Therapist, LVN and Program Director
• Demonstrates ability to take vital signs.
• Demonstrates ability to orient clients upon admission, collect their belongings, identify contraband and explain the unit expectations
• Demonstrates ability to monitor patients on the different levels of observation if needed: Q15/Q30/1:1, AMA
• Demonstrates the ability to help clients with any needs: Washing clothes, filling out forms, ADLs in a respectful manner
• Demonstrate understanding of patients’ rights.
• Demonstrates the ability to actively engage with clients throughout their stay
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently with assigned tasks
• Demonstrates the ability to chart and report unusual behaviors legibly on a progress note
• Demonstrates understanding of Emergency codes and responsibilities in each
• Demonstrates knowledge of Infection Control, Standard Precautions, and protecting against blood-borne pathogens, and airborne pathogens.
• Demonstrates the ability to assist client with writing their safety plan under the direction of the Therapist
• Demonstrates and consistently practices proper handwashing techniques in order to help control the spread of infection.
• Demonstrates the ability to preform light housekeeping duties.
• Demonstrates the ability to be client advocate
• Demonstrates effective team building competency by working with other team members during heavy workload and by assisting others when needed.
• Demonstrates excellent Customer Service skills and sensitivity to cultural diversity when dealing with co-workers, patients, physicians and outside agencies.
• Assisting with self administration of medication/medication observation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

* Customer Service

• Exhibits behavior that is courteous, compassionate, polite, friendly, and respectful towards patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers and extends self to make patients, visitors, clinical staff, and peers feel welcome and respected.

Reports to: Program Director

Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for Synergy Estate roles, including but not limited to shift differential and other special pay practices, etc. The posted compensation for the position is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay at Synergy Estate in good faith believing it pays for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals in need of mental health support. If you are passionate about mental health care and possess the required skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role. Come join other Therapists, Nurses, Psychiatrists, and other direct support staff in providing exceptional high quality care to clients.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Weekends only

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22