InGenesis is currently sourcing for Behavioral Health Techniciancandidates to work for our client. In this role, you will observe patients' behavior, listen to their concerns, and record their condition.
If you meet the qualifications outlined below, apply today and we'll reach out to answer any questions you may have!
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Observation of patient's behaviors and wellness checks.
- Prompt and assist with activities of daily living as needed.
- Provide health and general program education and patient support.
- Facilitate basic therapeutic groups (i.e., Processing Groups/Alternative Programming) and provide direct individual patient care and treatment.
- Assist 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate degree in a behavioral science/specialty field.
- Two (2) years of work experience in a mental health clinic or residential healthcare setting.
- American Association of Psychiatric Technicians (AAPT) certification at level three or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
- Current BLS for certification.
- Ability to pass a federal government security background check.
- Verbal proficiency in Spanish (preferred, not required).
Physical Demands
- The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, walking or jogging unaided over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy patients or equipment.
- The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as agility and dexterity, visual, and hearing capabilities.
- Must be able to respond to any medical emergency in the facility, via foot, within four minutes and perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
- Must have the ability to assist sick, injured, or aging detainees or staff exiting the building during an emergency.
EEO Statement:
InGenesis is proud to be an affirmative action employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation in the hiring process, please let us know by visiting our website at https://www.ingenesis.com/careers/site-accommodations
Company Statement:
InGenesis is one of the largest staffing firms in the industry and is among the largest diversity-owned healthcare staffing firms in North America. InGenesis is dedicated to placing people in positions that preserve life, improve lives, and inspire others. This does not happen without passionate people: skilled colleagues who are motivated to create innovative solutions and deliver superior service to our clients. InGenesis counts almost half of the Fortune 500 in our nearly 300 clients, including clients in the healthcare, life sciences, higher education and pharma industries.