Behavioral Tech – Posting #22-159

 Lifeline Connections is a not-for-profit agency that is recognized as a leading behavioral health treatment provider in Washington State, offering a full continuum of care for individuals who have a behavioral health condition. Lifeline Connections' patients receive an unprecedented level of care by highly skilled professionals who know how to help people find and sustain long-term recovery. For over sixty years Lifeline Connections has provided hope, help and healing to thousands of individuals in Washington State and within the Portland, Oregon metro area.

$18.75 - $19.75 USD Hourly

$3000 sign on bonus

Major Duties:  

• Ensuring the care, safety, and supervision of residents on the therapeutic milieu through positive interactions and direct pro-active supervision.
• Utilize individualized care appropriate to the specific needs and strengths of residents. Utilize appropriate limit setting and resolution focused de-escalation techniques.
• Monitor, implement and support the milieu/program and schedule.
• Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior.
• Monitor clients according to the assigned levels of observation, provide monitoring of the facility during shift
• Facilitating the treatment plan set forth by the treatment team by providing day-to-day support
• Facilitate approved group activities
• Collaborate with treatment team including client, parents and caregivers, outside professionals, and co-workers.
• Conduct safety checks of the unit
• Facilitate approved group activities
• Attending all training, education and staff enrichment activities; being familiar with the Philosophy, Mission and Objectives of Lifeline
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in human sciences or related field preferred;
• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant college coursework required;
• At least 2 year of training and experience in working with individuals with mental illness and substance abuse. 
• Valid Washington Driver’s license and proof of car insurance or the ability to travel via public transportation. 
• Ability to meet timely documentation requirements. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• General office and computer experience. 
• Possess certification of Washington Agency Affiliated Counselor if required by agency. 
• Ability to work in a cooperative and collaborative manner as a team member and with Behavioral Health Agencies and program Individuals. 
• Defined knowledge and experience of counseling, rehabilitation, training, and treatment services provided to adults experiencing a crisis.
• Familiarity with Washington State regulations related to the provision of behavioral health services
• This position requires shift work and requires the ability to work within a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings.

Salary: 18.75-19.75/hr DOE

Application Process:
 Submit a cover letter and resume to Human Resources. We will only accept resumes with a cover letter specifying the position title and posting number of the position you are applying for. For more information on this and other positions, please visit our website at www.lifelineconnections.org

The Benefits:

Lifeline Connections is striving to be your employer of choice by offering our regular/full time employees a generous benefits package. The plan covers 85% of medical, dental, and vision costs at the employee level and 75% for all dependent plans. The majority of out-of-pocket costs for co-pays, prescriptions, and deductible under the medical plan are also covered. We also have employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and supplemental coverages.

Our fulltime employees and some part time employees also qualify for our 401(K) plan that matches dollar for dollar up to 5%. On top of all that, our fulltime employees receive approximately 4 weeks of paid time off during their first year of employment (accrual rates increase with years of service), as well as 1 personal holiday and 12 paid holidays per year!

There are many other supplemental benefits we are glad to offer such as tuition reimbursement and discounted cellular service amongst others.

Send us your resume and let's talk about you joining our team!