What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Tech- Overnight position at Western Tidewater CSB?
Western Tidewater Community Services Board is seeking an Overnight Behavioral Health Tech who will provide quality direct care, and therapeutic intervention for individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness (SMI).
Job Description:
Job Description:
- Establish open lines of communication and build rapport for individuals with behavioral or emotional issues with a serious mental illness diagnosis residing in an Assisted Living Facility.
- Provide direct care to clients in a one-on-one or group setting to implement behavior reduction interventions as directed by the supervisor.
- Support de-escalation of crisis behaviors.
- Evaluate the behavioral and emotional needs of clients and provide input.
- Provide and document quality and quantity of direct services as required by program standards in an electronic health records system.
- Mandatory round checks conducted as required per department for shift reporting.
- Provide transportation when needed.
- Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Administrator and/or Supervisor.
- QMHP, or two years of experience working with SMI in a direct care setting
- Valid driver’s license
- Drug and Alcohol/ Mental Health experience
- Must possess skills to communicate effectively and interact well with people of diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to handle a crisis and react appropriately.
- Flexibility and adaptable
- 11p to 7 am
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
- PRN, Part Time and Full Time available
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WESTERN TIDEWATER COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD -
Hampton, VA
