Behavioral Intervention Specialist Child and Adolescent CSU at View Point Health in Decatur, Georgia

Job Description:

View Point Health

Job Title: Behavioral Intervention Specialist

Job Code: EDT012/Practical Instructor

Shift: Full-Time (40 hours per week on average)

Job Hours:

Base Location: Child and Adolescent CSU Decatur, GA.

Division/Department/Program: Crisis Stabilization Units

View Point Health's Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit program (Lawrenceville, GA) provides psychiatric crisis intervention and stabilization services to Adults. The Adult CSU operates 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

Under broad supervision, instructs or trains clients and/or students in a specific area of assignment as part of a program that includes an organized agenda of practical and workforce readiness instruction. May serve as lead.

Requirements/Competencies:

Must have a bachelor's degree in a social service-related field AND one year of experience in a related field.
Must be able to stand from a kneeling or sitting position without using your hands (Certification Requirement)
Must be able to stand, sit, and kneel for long periods of time.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, move about, hear and speak.
Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
Must be able to respond quickly to sounds.
Must be able to pass physical requirements of MANDT training (i.e. - standing from knees without using hands, regular transitions from knees to standing, and perform holds)
Must be able to restrain an individual over 100 pounds.
Must have valid Georgia driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.
Candidates for selection must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting)
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens.
Any combination of training and experience, which would have enabled the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license.

Benefits

State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts)
Paid New Hire Training
Company contributes additional 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan
No employee deduction for Social Security
Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology, and travel
Supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available

View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.