Crisis Stabilization Technician (Milieu Specialist)

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Job description

Porter-Starke 701 -

We are in need of PT days, PT eves, PT nights!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Crisis Stabilization Technician (Milieu Specialist) functions as a leader in providing de-escalation and support strategies to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment. The Crisis Stabilization Technician also provides effective support to facilitate improvement in client functioning level in a Crisis Stabilization Unit operated by a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). The Crisis Stabilization Technician must be able to work various shifts.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• 401K w/ 20% company matching
• 11 paid holidays
• Competitive wages
• Generous PTO
• Employee discounts (YMCA)
• Employee referral program
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition assistance up to $5,250
• Loan assistance $200/month
• Casual Fridays
• Company paid life insurance policy
• Company paid long term disability
• Optional insurances (short term disability)
• Employee recognition events
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free health screenings

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Assists with admissions, discharges and transfers of individuals
• Conducts ongoing observation of individuals for the purpose of reporting any significant changes, including close observation
• Responds quickly to critical situations that may require restrictive interventions
• Performs room safety checks, insuring that individuals are safe from potentially dangerous objects
• Monitors behavioral interventions/close observations
• Reports and confers with supervisor on changes in client behavior
• Prepares paperwork and other documentation as required
• Communicates and documents critical incidents to supervisors
• Implements, evaluates and document specific interventions that are utilized to provide client safety

Non-Essential Functions:

• Provides verbal de-escalation to clients
• Assists clients with personal hygiene and meals
• Maintains and assures client confidentiality
• Interacts in a supportive manner to family members and visitors
• Assists in chart auditing and files paper and documents in chart binders
• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience working in the mental health field or crisis environment is preferred.

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

• CPR and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) are required; organization will provide if not already attained.

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