Behavior Health Technician II at Crestwood Behavioral Health

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Behavioral Health, Mental HealthIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in human services, psychology, social work, or related field
One to two years’ experience in behavioral health or medical field preferred
Formal training in the management of the aggressive patient (NCI) required within sixty (60) days of hire; annual re-certification required
American Red Cross Professional Rescue required within thirty (30) days of hire; bi-annual re-certification required
Attend all mandatory in-services and other in-services relevant to the position
Responsible for all educational requirements and related obligations pertaining to the license of the program/unit license regulatory requirements
Driver's License - Certified

Responsibilities

Supports the clinical team in delivering cognitive and other therapeutic services to program patients according to clinical standards of care and under the supervision of the clinical supervisor/director or designee
Works in conjunction with the treatment teams to implement Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) specific behavioral intervention, i.e., Exposure Therapy
Supports and leads patient (education) groups, under the direction or in collaboration with the clinical team
Conducts expressive group activities to enhance the patients' overall experience at Rogers, i.e., arts and crafts, music, games, psychodrama, etc., in cooperation with the experiential therapist
Supports arrival dismissal, lunch, and other transitional patient activities as needed, i.e., supervise children and adolescents during their lunchtime
Performs admissions tasks to ease access to patient care, including front desk coverage
In coordination with the medical and clinical team, collects/performs: medical testing, screening requirements, safety protocols, census management activities, etc
Participates in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings as requested
Works with individual patients and implements treatment plans when providing coverage for Behavior Specialist and non-licensed duties of Therapist staff as needed
Monitors dietary intake of the patients, as requested by the clinical team
Provides structured, therapeutic milieu management in which a positive pattern of social, education, and personal behavior and coping skills is taught, reinforced, and enhanced
Supports/Influences behavior management plans/programs for all patients and follows through with implementing each program
Completes educational assessments upon admission, informs schools of admission, and collaborates with them on progress toward a transition back to school
Collects and documents patient progress in the treatment plan, as indicated, to contribute to the overall treatment plan of patients, including education goals and ongoing progress toward goals
Acts as an NCI trainer
Performs other duties as assigned within the education, license, experience, and training

Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

CBT

Exposure Therapy

Group Therapy

NCI Training

Therapeutic Milieu

Patient Monitoring

Admissions

Census Management

Psychodrama

Expressive Therapy

Crestwood Behavioral Health

Provides tailored mental health services in California

About Crestwood Behavioral Health

Crestwood Behavioral Health, known for its tailored mental health services throughout California, cultivates a supportive and adaptive work environment. The company is distinguished by its accreditation from CARF, underscoring its commitment to maintaining high standards in mental health care and flexibility in addressing diverse needs. Working at Crest sheath offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful, recovery-oriented work in a growing field, ensuring personal and professional growth.

520 Capitol Mall #800, Sacramento, CA 95814, USAHeadquarters

1968Year Founded

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501-1,000Employees