Behavioral Health Technician - Crisis Services (Nights)
Centerstone
Summary
Provides support and stabilization services to clients in the Walk-in Center and Crisis Stabilization Unit. Provides peer and crisis support services, information, education and support for clients. Promotes wellness, recovery and skill building through group and individual interventions.
Job description
Summary of Position
Provides support and stabilization services to clients in the Walk-in Center and Crisis Stabilization Unit. Provides peer and crisis support services, information, education and support for clients. Promotes wellness, recovery and skill building through group and individual interventions.
Night Shift 7p-7a
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Provides training and interventions in both group and individual settings, focusing on the improvement of the client's functioning and health-related issues.
- Obtains vital signs and reports results to nursing.
- Completes 15-minute safety checks.
- Provides assistance, supervision and interaction to client throughout work shift.
- Inventories, documents and secures client belongings.
- Ability to de-escalate clients using evidence-based de-escalation training, ie. Therapeutic Options, to include safety holds, as necessary.
- Use of basic technology, such as data entry and documentation of vital signs and shift notes.
- Obtains CPR, First Aid, and AED training to provide assistance to clients as needed.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
- Knowledge of community resources.
- Basic computer skills
- Skill in crisis intervention (preferred)
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent; Certified peer recovery specialist preferred
One year of relevant job experience required, preferably in mental related field. Education/experience equivalency may be considered upon approval.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- One year of relevant job experience required
- Experience preferably in mental related field
- Certified peer recovery specialist preferred
- Skill in crisis intervention preferred
- Effective written, verbal, in person and virtual communication
- Knowledge of community resources
- Basic computer skills
- CPR, First Aid, and AED training
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- 403(b) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Ten Paid Holidays
- AD&D Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing Education
- Employee Assistance Program
Company overview
Centerstone is one of the nation's largest nonprofit behavioral healthcare organizations, providing comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services across multiple states. Founded as a 501(c)(3) organization, Centerstone operates as a leading healthcare provider specializing in behavioral health treatment, addiction recovery, and crisis intervention services. The organization serves over 250,000 individuals annually through a network of facilities in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Centerstone offers a full continuum of care including outpatient therapy, inpatient treatment, residential services, crisis management, counseling, housing support, and specialized programs for veterans, children, and families. Following its historic merger with Brightli in 2025, the organization now employs more than 10,000 professionals including psychiatrists, psychologists, master's-level clinicians, social workers, and support staff. Centerstone's innovative approach includes the Centerstone Institute, which focuses on clinical research, evidence-based practice implementation, and quality improvement initiatives. The organization is recognized for its commitment to underserved populations and its development of the first known simulation training center for community-based behavioral health clinicians.