Behavioral Health Technician - Night Shift
The Crossroads Center
Summary
NorthStar Behavioral Health is seeking a collaborative and compassionate Behavioral Health Technician (Night Shift) to join our dynamic residential team, ensuring high-quality patient care for clients in our residential units. Behavioral Health Technicians provide direct care, supervision, and support to clients during a critical time in their lives.
Job description
Key Job Responsibilities
- Assist clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Plan and lead individual and group therapeutic recreation activities.
- Obtain and document vital signs and patient information.
- Monitor patient activities and behaviors, promptly reporting any changes to the assigned medical staff.
- Provide crisis intervention and employ supportive communication techniques.
What We Are Seeking for this Role
- High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Medical Assistant (MA) certification and/or an Associate's Degree is preferred.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
- Tuberculosis Skin Test and Influenza (Flu) vaccination within the past year.
- Ability to work a 12-hour shift.
- Ability to frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 15 lbs.
Work Schedule: 7:30 p.m. - 8:00 a.m., 3 days a week, rotating weekends and holidays.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED is required
- Medical Assistant (MA) certification and/or an Associate's Degree is preferred
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
- Tuberculosis Skin Test and Influenza (Flu) vaccination within the past year
- Ability to work a 12-hour shift
- Ability to frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 15 lbs
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Paid Time Off
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Professional Development
- CEUs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Program
Company overview
The Crossroads Center is a specialized mental health care facility dedicated to providing comprehensive treatment services for individuals struggling with various mental health conditions. As a healthcare provider in the mental health sector, the organization focuses on delivering personalized care through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. The center likely offers a range of services including individual counseling, group therapy, psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and specialized treatment programs for conditions such as depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, and substance abuse co-occurring with mental health issues. Operating within the broader healthcare ecosystem, The Crossroads Center emphasizes a holistic approach to mental wellness, potentially incorporating both clinical interventions and supportive services to help patients achieve sustainable recovery and improved quality of life. The facility's mission centers on creating a safe, supportive environment where individuals can address their mental health challenges while developing coping strategies and life skills for long-term wellbeing.