LEAD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHS - CRISIS UNITS - FULL TIME. SIGN-ON BONUS~SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL PAY

Welcome to David Lawrence Center (DLC), where we restore and rebuild lives with the help of the industry's most skilled professionals.

Headquartered in Naples, Florida, DLC is a respected leader in the behavioral health field, providing comprehensive and innovative mental health and substance use treatment services. Celebrating 50 years of service to the region, DLC is a not-for-profit organization, overseen by a volunteer board of community leaders.

Serving adults, children and families, this year, more than 315,000 prevention, intervention and treatment services will be provided.

~ SIGN-ON & RETENTION BONUSES ~

~ ENHANCED RATE & SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL PAY ~

~ SIGNIFICANT WAY TO START OR ENHANCE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE USE CAREER ~

POSITION DETAILS:

~ Overseeing and participating in Client care processes
~ Ensuring a safe and therapeutic milieu
~ Setting appropriate Client boundaries
~ Remaining attentive in assigned Safety Zones
~ Consistently communicating Program rules and expectations to clients

- Assisting Supervisors with:

~ Unit Staffing & Team Training Compliance

~ Communicating new Policy/Procedure information to Staff

~ Being actively engaged with entire Treatment Team (Other BHT's, Nurses, Support Staff & Providers)

- Performing Client-related duties such as:
~ Admissions & Orientation

~ Search and Seizure & Unit UA Screenings
~ Client Monitoring & 1-To-1 Care

~ Facilitating and/or managing groups
~ Discharges & Documentation
~ Following all Infection Control Standards including Client Laundry needs.

~ Supporting Client success:
~ Empathetic communication with active listening to address needs
~ Utilizing DLC de-escalation techniques to diffuse and intervene if necessary

- Guiding, mentoring and supporting other/less-experienced BHT's.

- Identifying safety risks in a proactive manner in collaboration with Shift Team.

REQUIREMENTS:

- High school Diploma/GED = Required

- One-year relevant experience = Required

- Ability to pass a Level II DCF/AHCA Fingerprinting, Drug Screen & Local Criminal Check = Required

-Active/Clear Driver's License=Required

COMPENSATION:

- Strong Hourly Base Rate

- Sign-On Bonus:
~ $2,000  -  Overnight Shift

~1,000- Day shift

- Opportunity to work Additional Hours for extra income after Initial Employment Period

- Shift Differential Pay
~ Overnight Shift (4PM-12AM) = $3.50/hr [Weekdays] & $4.50/hr [Weekends]

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

~ Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance & Employer Paid Life/AD&D 

~ Extensive Tuition/Loan Assistance & Free CPR Certification

~ Exciting 401(k) w/Employer Match & Generous PTO/Paid Holidays

~ Comprehensive De-Escalation Training 

~ Diverse Discounts With Local Businesses 

~ DLC-sponsored Health & Wellness Initiatives Including EAP

If you are interested in making a commitment to providing exceptionally compassionate care and making a powerful difference in the lives of our clients and their families, you may contact the Recruiter Angie Wester via Angiez@dlcenters.org.