BEACON BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Location
St. George, Louisiana
The Behavioral Health Technician will assist patients with daily activities, including personal hygiene and basic life skills development, while monitoring their conditions and documenting observations. Essential duties also involve encouraging engagement in therapeutic activities and responding to emergencies or crisis situations using de-escalation techniques.
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, with additional coursework in psychology or related fields being preferred. Experience working with individuals with mental health or behavioral disorders in a clinical or residential setting is highly preferred, alongside the physical capability to handle and lift patients.
The Maples is in search of dedicated and proficient Behavioral Health Technicians to provide support at our Baton Rouge location. The Maples serves as a residential treatment program that addresses a range of medical and mental health issues for adolescent girls facing challenges such as trauma, disordered eating, and substance abuse. We have PRN AM & PM shifts.
Beacon Behavioral Partners is a growing network of physician-driven psychiatric practices with over 25 years of management experience within the behavioral health industry. Committed to reducing the barriers and burdens that come with owning private practice, Beacon fully manages administrative responsibilities while allowing practices to maintain clinical autonomy. This approach allows physicians to focus on what they do best – taking care of patients.
Beacon Behavioral Partners now guides practices across Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Partner clinics leverage access to an expansive network of over 400 staff members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, mental health therapists and recreational therapists at the forefront of the industry. Its experienced and forward-thinking physician advisory board provides clinicians with a supportive community for building best practices and sharing insights for an enhanced patient experience.
Why work for us?
At Beacon Behavioral Partners, Behavioral Health Technician’s receive competitive salaries. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) company matching; short-term disability coverage; paid holidays; accrued paid time off; and other valuable offerings.
What does the Behavioral Health Technician do? (including but not limited to) The Behavioral Health Technician should have a passion for being a part of the teenager's recovery. This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and dedicated behavioral health team member to make a difference in the lives of our patients.
This job requires employees to have a full range of physical capabilities, including the ability to handle and lift patients, demonstrate manual and finger dexterity, and maintain good eye-hand coordination. Employees must be able to stand and walk for extended periods and occasionally lift and carry items up to 40 lbs. Corrected vision and hearing within the normal range are also required. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
