Behavioral Health Technician (7a-3p)
Job Description
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
Operation PAR, Inc. is a non-profit organization offering the full continuum of services for individuals with substance use and/or mental health disorders. PAR has been providing comprehensive behavioral health treatment in west Florida since 1970 through advocacy, education, clinical services, and research.
BENEFITS:
- 9 paid holidays per year
- 3 weeks of PTO per year (on top of holidays). PTO increases to 4 weeks/year after 2 years of employment, and then to 5 weeks/year after 5 years of employment.
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- 401k matching
- Tuition reimbursement
- Continuing education, reimbursement for professional certifications, licensure and qualified supervision.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Entry level client serving position for individuals with limited counseling skills and/or experience. Behavioral Health Techs provide direct supervision of clients and responsibility for the health, safety and security of clients assigned; transport clients in approved agency vehicles. Under appropriate supervision, may provide information and education to clients in a group setting. Techs work assigned shifts.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Commitment to workplace of dignity and respect
- Compliance with all Equal Employment Opportunity rules and guidelines
- Ability to work with others cooperatively and cordially in a spirit of teamwork
- Ability to appear at work as scheduled, mindful of the company’s attendance policies
- Ability to accept direction from managers and supervisors in a respectful and collaborative manner
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma / GED required
- One year of experience working in the field of behavioral health preferred
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid driver's license
- Must pass level II background (https://info.flclearinghouse.com) and drug screen
- Must be cleared by PAR auto insurance carrier to operate PAR vehicles
- Must maintain a driving record that meets agency insurance standards
- Successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review is required prior to final employment approval
- Must maintain current training as required by Operation PAR, Inc. policies
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Ability to write accurately and legibly
- Moderate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Windows-based computers
- Ability to accurately type at least 40 words per minute.
- Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods of time
- Ability to bend, stoop, and reach
- Ability to sit in meetings for extended periods of time
- Ability to move throughout program facilities both indoors and outdoors
- Ability to lift and carry 10 pounds
- Good hearing and vision
Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
- Treatment program / hospital environment
- Exposure to individuals who may be experiencing emotional distress or agitation
- Possible exposure to clients with communicable diseases
