LEAD TECH - MH/BH (NO DEGREE)

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health is a 102-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in the beautiful Central Texas town of Temple, Texas. Canyon Creek features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care and intensive outpatient programs. We are enthusiastic about providing compassionate health care from our team here at Canyon Creek Behavioral Health.

Position Summary

The Lead Tech is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients under the direction of the CNO. This position functions as an integral part in the training of mental health technicians.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Follow the therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team for each patient.
• Utilize sound judgment during assessment and observe and document any changes in a patient’s appearance, behavior, or ability to work toward treatment plan goals.
• Communicate changes in patient’s condition to the charge nurse.

Qualifications

Education: High School Degree or equivalent, Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, or appropriate therapeutic discipline highly desirable.

Experience: One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness. Preferred: At least one (1) year of experience training and developing other staff members in psychiatric patient care techniques or at least one (1) year of experience performing similar duties at CCBH.

Licensure: Must maintain a valid driver’s license in the applicable state.

Additional Requirements: Successful completion of approved basic Life Support, approved Crisis Prevention Intervention, and Behavior Management training. Certification may be obtained during new hire orientation.

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