Senior Behavioral Health Technician And Driver

New Oakland Family Centers provides comprehensive behavioral health and substance abuse services for consumers across Michigan, in both outpatient and partial hospitalization settings.

Location: Southgate

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm or other full-time equivalent. Additional hours may be available under Transend Transportation.

Reports To: Director of Behavioral Health Technician Team / Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor / Manager of Behavioral Health Technician Team / Clinical Director / Clinical Supervisor / Lead Behavioral Health Technician

Compensation: Hourly Employee; $19-$20/hour. Commensurate with experience.

Position Summary: The Senior Behavioral Health Technician/Driver is a full time position comprised of multiple clinical and administrative responsibilities related to the FACE to FACE Partial Hospital Day Program. The Senior Behavioral Health Technician/Driver is an exemplary employee who provides leadership and policy reinforcement assistance in support of New Oakland Family Centers’ mission.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to be flexible and a team player.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to reason and problem solve.
• Exhibits a growth mindset, consistently seeking opportunities for learning and improvement.
• Adapts quickly to changing situations and environments.

Essential Duties / Functions:

• Assists Technician Supervisor and Lead Technician staff with mentoring/leadership/training of behavioral technician staff, policy reinforcement, route planning, and other tasks as needed.
• Serves as a liaison among leadership and behavioral health technicians as needed.
• Assists with designing and implementing efficient routes for consumer transportation, including but not limited to analyzing traffic patterns, client locations, and scheduling requirements to ensure timely and cost-effective transportation services.
• Assists with overseeing the inventory of site supplies, ensuring accurate tracking and timely restocking.
• Acts in accordance with professional standards and the policies/procedures of the facility and actively participates as a positive member of the clinic environment.
• Transports consumers to and from the facility, ensuring compliance with all safety requirements and protocols.
• Co-facilitates group therapy sessions in conjunction with a licensed clinician.
• Interacts with clients daily and assists them in working toward milieu goals.
• Appropriately handles any crisis situation that may occur such as: CPI-approved physical intervention if necessary; CPR if necessary and pursuing eloping clients.
• Oversees and participates in meals and snack times with clients.
• Adheres to rotation schedules; both milieu and monitoring of clientele until under supervision of parent/legal guardian.
• Performs light daily straightening of the milieu to ensure a clean and organized environment. Replenishes supplies as needed to maintain adequate stock levels and support the smooth operation of daily activities.
• Responsible for cleaning up bodily functions (i.e., urine, feces, emesis, etc.) while clients are under milieu care, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment.
• Completes documentation as required by the clinic’s policies and procedures.
• Communicates daily with FACE to FACE staff regarding clinical and administrative issues/activities.
• Assists with coverage to various NOFC locations, as instructed by Behavioral Health Technician leadership team.
• Fulfills all initial and ongoing training requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions: Staff are to dress professionally at all times per the Employee Handbook. Staff will need to be prepared to be actively involved with consumers. 

Requirements

Bachelor/Pre-bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling is preferred. High school graduate or equivalent required. Must have 1-2 years of mental health experience, 1 year of NOFC experience preferred. Must be able to work well with all types of people and all populations including children. Must possess a current Michigan Chauffeur’s license. Approved driving record is required.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development