river edge behavioral health centerMacon, GA
D107 - C&A MH Crisis - Health Service Technician, CSC
D107 - C&A MH Crisis - Health Service Technician, CSC
D107 - C&A MH Crisis - Health Service Technician, CSC
river edge behavioral health centerMacon, GA
7 days ago
Psychiatric TechniciansSocial and Human Service AssistantsMental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse CentersPsychiatric and Substance Abuse HospitalsOther Individual and Family Services
Apply for this role →River Edge Behavioral Health Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups. At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. We believe in supporting our team as well as our clients with our comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more. River Edge is actively seeking a Full-time Health Service Technician to join our Child and Adolescent Crisis unit. In this role, you will be responsible for attending to clients' needs by listening to their concerns, observing their behavior, and ensuring their comfort and safety. Additionally, you will assist clients in engaging in social and recreational activities, maintain a secure environment conducive to treatment, provide basic patient care, and support clients in developing daily living skills. The schedule entails three (3) 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, totaling 36 hours per week, with work required every other weekend.
Key responsibilities include:
Monitoring vital signs and promptly communicating findings to nursing staff.
Assisting with personal hygiene tasks including bathing, grooming, shaving, and dressing as necessary.
Preparing clients for medical treatments or examinations as directed.
Facilitating recreational and social activities for clients.
Observing and accurately documenting patient data, behavior, and activities.
Always ensuring the safety and security of clients.
Assisting with the admission and discharge processes as needed.
Qualifications include:
High School Diploma or GEDAt least one (1) year working with behavioral health clients (mental health, substance abuse, developmental disabilities). PREFERRED
Additional benefits include:
- Flexible spending accounts
- Short and long-term disability coverage11 Paid holidays
- Voluntary Life Insurance
If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
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Level
Mid
Location
Macon, GA
Occupation
Psychiatric Technicians
Industry
Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers
Posted
7 days ago