Behavior Technician II PT - Pensacola, United States - LifeView Group

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    Part time
    Description

    Overview:

    A Behavior Health Technician assists the counselors/therapeutic/nursing staff by providing clinical support to adults and children who are receiving substance abuse, mental health services or co-occurring disorders in residential programs, inpatient settings, day/evening programs, outpatient programs and/or community-based programs.

    This position is responsible for, but is not limited to:

  • Establishing a positive helping relationship with persons receiving services.
  • Assisting persons receiving services to complete activities of daily living, including accessing needed resources, and building functional, pro-social relationships with others.
  • Ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of person receiving services.
  • Implementing specific interventions according to the person's treatment or service plan.
  • Monitoring and documenting the person's progress.
  • Role Requirements:


    • High School Diploma or GED required.

    • At least one (1) year of experience working directly with seriously emotionally disturbed children or seriously mentally ill adults, or completed one year (24 hours) of college classes.

    • Must be able to provide individualized, integrated mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring services to meet the needs of individuals served and their families, as required.

    • Good oral and written communication skills.

    • Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.

    Compensation:

    Base pay ranges from $ $16.12 an hour based on experience. Shift differential pay ($2.00- $4.00) is applicable to certain programs at Lakeview Center, Inc.