Behavioral Health Technician - 1st Shift

NANA Healthcare Management, LLC
Saint Marys, GA
Saint Mary's Behavioral Health Center is seeking Behavioral Health Technicians to provide safe monitoring and support for clients in a primary mental health residential program. This position would include providing support and active presence to clients, ages 18+, who are currently receiving residential treatment for behavioral health including but not limited to self harm, aggression, suicidal ideation, substance abuse, mood instability, trauma, depression, and anxiety. The behavioral health tech should be comfortable in providing a safe environment for clients who are actively symptomatic and remain a positive presence in the clients’ lives. Candidates would thrive in this position if they are able to problem solve, have the ability to make appropriate decisions during crisis, are interested in growing in the mental health field, and enjoy working with the adult population.

2nd Shift: 7am - 3:30pm

Pay: Beginning at $17.00

Type: Full-time

The Behavioral Health Technician is a vital member of the Saint Mary's Behavioral Health Center . The Behavioral Health Tech is under the supervision of the Director of Housing and Transportation and is responsible for the complete care and wellbeing of the clients while they are treated at SMWC, as well as to record patient behavior and to provide a safe, supportive environment for the clients.
Knowledge and Training:
  • Must have ability to interact with staff and clients in a professional manner.
  • Ability to handle stressful and demanding situations.
  • Ability to interact with a multi-disciplinary team to assist in many facets of the recovery program.
  • Knowledge and competency in problem solving, stress management, ethics and team building.
  • Knowledge of alcohol and other drugs that includes; Alcohol and addictive drugs and their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual impact on the individual.
  • Ability to determine if a medical emergency exists and to take appropriate action, when necessary.
  • Knowledge of emergency procedures used in case of alcohol and/or drug overdose and of First Aid and CPR.
  • Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and assumption of responsibilities not delineated in the job description which are related to work as a member of a mental health treatment team.
Job Responsibilities:
  1. Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility to changes in the work environment.
  2. Follows Infection guidelines at all times.
  3. Completes and forwards copy of Incident Reports and any other staff/risk issues immediately to director.
  4. Attend all staff meetings and attend all mandatory In-services.
  5. Provide a safe therapeutic environment for clients and staff.
  6. Provides supervision of self-administered medications.
  7. Oversee implementation of daily/weekly structure for community housing clients as developed by director of housing Maintain a positive working relationship with staff and consumers alike.
  8. Reports personal symptoms of suspected illness or contagious diseases to director.
  9. Monitor and observe clients behavior with documentation and count and keep track of all clients with documentation.
  10. End of shift reporting to director via email.
  11. Report any medical emergencies, elopements or ACA incidents to director immediately.
  12. Transport clients to outside activities, food shopping, 12 step support groups, appointments, to and from airports and other facilities, using company van.
  13. Orientates new clients to the facility and the residential facility. Completing a complete housing intake packet and ensuring all documents are signed.
  14. Search new admissions belongings to ensure no contraband is brought into facility, and all valuables and medications are secured.
  15. Provide “random” searches at residential checking for contraband.
  16. Monitor transitional living residential clients curfews and they are abiding to rules.
Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • CPR Certification preferred
  • Must pass a Level 2 Background Check
  • 1+ years’ experience working with mental health patients in a chemical dependency/psychiatric setting, in a partial hospitalization and/or outpatient setting
Benefits:
  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance

Posted 2025-08-06

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