Western Tidewater Community Service Board welcomes you to join our team!

At WTCSB our mission is to provide a coordinated system of quality recovery oriented care in Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, and Substance Abuse Services to the citizens of the cities of Franklin and Suffolk and the counties of Isle of Wight and Southampton. We continually strive to value staff, support diversity, and promote excellence and personal choice in the provision of consumer care.

Western Tidewater Community Services Board is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech who will provide quality direct care, and therapeutic intervention for individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness (SMI).

Job Description:

• Establish open lines of communication and build rapport for individuals with behavioral or emotional issues with a serious mental illness diagnosis residing in an Assisted Living Facility.
• Provide direct care to clients in a one-on-one or group setting to implement behavior reduction interventions as directed by the supervisor.
• Support de-escalation of crisis behaviors.
• Evaluate the behavioral and emotional needs of clients and provide input.
• Provide and document quality and quantity of direct services as required by program standards in an electronic health records system.
• Mandatory round checks conducted as required per department for shift reporting.
• Provide transportation when needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Administrator and/or Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Registered BHT, QMHP, or two years of experience working with SMI in a direct care setting
• Valid driver’s license
• Drug and Alcohol/ Mental Health experience
• Must possess skills to communicate effectively and interact well with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to handle a crisis and react appropriately.
• Flexibility and adaptable

Work Schedule: 

•  3 pm to 11 pm
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• PRN, Part Time and Full Time available

To Apply:

Submit a cover letter and resume via Indeed, or on our job board at www.wtcsb.org.   ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. WTCSB is a drug, alcohol & smoke free workplace.  Visit our website, www.wtcsb.org for more information or email [email protected] .

WTCSB is an equal opportunity employee