Behavioral Health Technician
Posted on Oct 7, 2024 by Hire Velocity
Buffalo, NY
Health Care
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:
STGi provides detention health care services including medical, dental, and behavioral health to individuals in custody within ICE detention facilities. We are seeking Behavioral Health Technician candidates for full-time healthcare positions.
Full-time
Offers Flexible Work Hours
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum:Associates Degree in Sociology, Psychology and/or relevant sciences, required.
Minimum of two years of work experience in a mental health clinic or residential healthcare setting.
Must obtain American Association of Psychiatric Technicians (AAPT) certification at level three within 12 months of hire.
BLS for Healthcare Providers® certification through the American Heart Association®.
Ability to pass a federal government security background check.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the clinical direction of a licensed Behavioral Health Provider, assists in:
providing direct services to assigned population.
health data collection.
observations of behaviors and wellness checks.
prompting as needed with activities of daily living.
health and general program education and patient support.
patient safety and risk monitoring.
observation of patient’s behaviors during all programming and recreation activities.
Maintains a basic knowledge of behavioral health interventions including psychotropic medications and awareness of side effects and potential impact on patient functioning.
Facilitate basic therapeutic groups (i.e., Processing Groups/Alternative Programming) and provides direct individual patient care and treatment.
Assists in the development of specific behavioral treatment interventions such as coping skills, anger management, and other self-regulating behavior activities.
Gathers patient care information through frequent contacts to assist behavioral health and medical providers with diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management.
STGi provides detention health care services including medical, dental, and behavioral health to individuals in custody within ICE detention facilities. We are seeking Behavioral Health Technician candidates for full-time healthcare positions.
Full-time
Offers Flexible Work Hours
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum:Associates Degree in Sociology, Psychology and/or relevant sciences, required.
Minimum of two years of work experience in a mental health clinic or residential healthcare setting.
Must obtain American Association of Psychiatric Technicians (AAPT) certification at level three within 12 months of hire.
BLS for Healthcare Providers® certification through the American Heart Association®.
Ability to pass a federal government security background check.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the clinical direction of a licensed Behavioral Health Provider, assists in:
providing direct services to assigned population.
health data collection.
observations of behaviors and wellness checks.
prompting as needed with activities of daily living.
health and general program education and patient support.
patient safety and risk monitoring.
observation of patient’s behaviors during all programming and recreation activities.
Maintains a basic knowledge of behavioral health interventions including psychotropic medications and awareness of side effects and potential impact on patient functioning.
Facilitate basic therapeutic groups (i.e., Processing Groups/Alternative Programming) and provides direct individual patient care and treatment.
Assists in the development of specific behavioral treatment interventions such as coping skills, anger management, and other self-regulating behavior activities.
Gathers patient care information through frequent contacts to assist behavioral health and medical providers with diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management.
Reference: 200068790
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Behavioral Health Technician
Posted on Oct 7, 2024 by Hire Velocity
Buffalo, NY
Health Care
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:
STGi provides detention health care services including medical, dental, and behavioral health to individuals in custody within ICE detention facilities. We are seeking Behavioral Health Technician candidates for full-time healthcare positions.
Full-time
Offers Flexible Work Hours
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum:Associates Degree in Sociology, Psychology and/or relevant sciences, required.
Minimum of two years of work experience in a mental health clinic or residential healthcare setting.
Must obtain American Association of Psychiatric Technicians (AAPT) certification at level three within 12 months of hire.
BLS for Healthcare Providers® certification through the American Heart Association®.
Ability to pass a federal government security background check.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the clinical direction of a licensed Behavioral Health Provider, assists in:
providing direct services to assigned population.
health data collection.
observations of behaviors and wellness checks.
prompting as needed with activities of daily living.
health and general program education and patient support.
patient safety and risk monitoring.
observation of patient’s behaviors during all programming and recreation activities.
Maintains a basic knowledge of behavioral health interventions including psychotropic medications and awareness of side effects and potential impact on patient functioning.
Facilitate basic therapeutic groups (i.e., Processing Groups/Alternative Programming) and provides direct individual patient care and treatment.
Assists in the development of specific behavioral treatment interventions such as coping skills, anger management, and other self-regulating behavior activities.
Gathers patient care information through frequent contacts to assist behavioral health and medical providers with diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management.
STGi provides detention health care services including medical, dental, and behavioral health to individuals in custody within ICE detention facilities. We are seeking Behavioral Health Technician candidates for full-time healthcare positions.
Full-time
Offers Flexible Work Hours
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum:Associates Degree in Sociology, Psychology and/or relevant sciences, required.
Minimum of two years of work experience in a mental health clinic or residential healthcare setting.
Must obtain American Association of Psychiatric Technicians (AAPT) certification at level three within 12 months of hire.
BLS for Healthcare Providers® certification through the American Heart Association®.
Ability to pass a federal government security background check.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the clinical direction of a licensed Behavioral Health Provider, assists in:
providing direct services to assigned population.
health data collection.
observations of behaviors and wellness checks.
prompting as needed with activities of daily living.
health and general program education and patient support.
patient safety and risk monitoring.
observation of patient’s behaviors during all programming and recreation activities.
Maintains a basic knowledge of behavioral health interventions including psychotropic medications and awareness of side effects and potential impact on patient functioning.
Facilitate basic therapeutic groups (i.e., Processing Groups/Alternative Programming) and provides direct individual patient care and treatment.
Assists in the development of specific behavioral treatment interventions such as coping skills, anger management, and other self-regulating behavior activities.
Gathers patient care information through frequent contacts to assist behavioral health and medical providers with diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management.
Reference: 200068790
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