Behavioral Health Technician BHUC

Job Description

Job Description

***** THIS POSITION WILL ALSO RECEIVE THE STATE DIRECT CARE WAGE OF $3.40 PER HOUR ON TOP OF THE POSTED RATE *****

Come join our team and make a difference in the lives of those in our community! Genesee Health System (GHS) is looking for energetic and caring people to join our dynamic clinical team. 

We value our staff and think they deserve the best! Medical, vision and dental benefits available at no premium for our staff and  their dependents. We also provide an annually loaded HSA of up to $2,500, a 5% match towards your retirement, generous paid time off (19 ½ days per year) and paid Holidays.

POSITION SUMMARY:   We are seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Technician for our Behavioral Health Urgent Care who will work the day shift, 12-hour shifts, three times a week, from 8 am - 8:30 pm, but will be paid for 40 hours. Schedule rotations may include weekends and holidays. 

General Statement:

 

Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor, performs paraprofessional duties by supporting individuals with mental health conditions, substance use disorders (SUD), and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), including both adults and children. Responsibilities include instructing individuals in basic personal, social, and work-related skills, and completing other related tasks as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

 

Educational Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent 

 

Additional Requirements:

 

Valid driver’s license, current car insurance, and reliable transportation during program hours;

Ability to perform physical tasks as outlined in the job duties;

Must be able to work weekends, holidays, irregular hours, and participate in on-call coverage.

 

Preferences:

 

One (1) year paraprofessional experience working with persons with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities.

Essential Physical Demands:

• Vision – Position requires the ability to visually assess details at both near and far distances, as well as to perceive depth and spatial relationships with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Hearing – Position requires the ability to receive and respond to verbal communication with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Lifting, Standing, and Walking With or Without Reasonable Accommodations:
  • Position requires the ability to lift up to 35lbs on an occasional basis
  • Position requires the ability to regularly stand for extended periods of time
  • Position requires the ability to walk at a minimum of 35% up to a maximum of 65%
• Position will require the ability to occasionally stoop, bend, or reach to perform work tasks with or without reasonable accommodation
• Position must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, including the use of hands and fingers for handling, grasping, typing, writing, or operating equipment with or without reasonable accommodation.

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Rotating Schedule: Week One: Mon, Wed, Fri; Week Two: Sat, Wed, Thu; 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Schedules are subject to change depending on organizational needs. A two-week schedule change notice would be issued.)