Part-time Behavior Technician II - MAT Escambia

Overview

About Lakeview Center

Lakeview Center provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. Across Northwest Florida, our services range from residential treatment to outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, treatments for substance misuse and 24/7 support for those with serious mental illnesses. Learn more at eLakeviewCenter.org.

The Lakeview Center Opiate Treatment Program is centered on helping people learn the skills to overcome addiction to opium-derived drugs. Cravings are perhaps the biggest hurdle, but Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)can be the key to recovery. MAT is an evidence-based practice composed of pharmacological interventions, counseling and support.

Overview:

A Behavior Health Technician assists the counselors/therapeutic/nursing staff by providing clinical support to adults and children who are receiving substance abuse, mental health services or co-occurring disorders in residential programs, inpatient settings, day/evening programs, outpatient programs and/or community-based programs.

This position is responsible for, but is not limited to:

• Establishing a positive helping relationship with persons receiving services.

• Assisting persons receiving services to complete activities of daily living, including accessing needed resources, and building functional, pro-social relationships with others.

• Ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of person receiving services.

• Implementing specific interventions according to the person's treatment or service plan.

• Monitoring and documenting the person's progress.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• One (1) year of experience working in a behavioral health setting is preferred.

• Must be able to provide individualized, integrated mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring services to meet the needs of individuals served and their families, as required.

• Good oral and written communication skills.

• Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.

• Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside, a good driving record and be insurable under the corporate policy.

Compensation:

Base pay ranges from $15.00 - $16.12 an hour based on experience.

To Apply:

Interested applicants please visit https://www.lifeviewgroup.org/careers-overview and complete the on-line application. If you require additional assistance, please call Human Resources at 850-495-3512.

LifeView Group, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED