Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Looking for a career in mental healthcare and also looking for a fantastic work and life balance? Join the team at West River Mental Health where we strive to be the premier provider in the Black Hills. West River Mental Health has been providing mental health care in Western South Dakota since 1948 and is the largest, most advanced community mental healthcare facility in the region.

West River Mental Health is accepting applications for an overnight Team Lead Behavior Health Technician. This position provides guidance training and support to Behavior Health Technicians to ensure that Pivot Point runs efficiently and effectively on a day-to-day basis. Assist staff and individuals entering the program. Support and maintain an environment that is client driven, recovery oriented, and outcome informed. Provide a safe and therapeutic environment for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Support clients in access to natural resources and support system and allow for a more seamless transition to community-based resources and support.

We offer an exceptional employee benefits package that includes health, dental, 401K, life insurance, short term disability, and long-term disability, EAP, PTO, paid holidays, and floating holidays. We provide our teams with a flexible schedule to accommodate important personal and family memories as well as encouraging professional growth.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. General knowledge of mental illness.
2. Knowledge of and skill in using computer keyboard for typing and data entry.
3. Ability to interact professionally with clients and customers in person and by telephone.
4. Ability to work successfully in a positive, professional, flexible team environment.
5. Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
6. Ability to maintain a South Dakota driver’s license and vehicle liability insurance and safely operate a vehicle in all weather conditions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent with preference for experience in a human services field. Associate degree in the social sciences or human services field and two years’ experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a human service field and experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS:

Hand and finger dexterity for computer keyboarding. Requires prolonged sitting, standing, and frequent bending, stooping and light to moderate lifting exerting up to 25 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects.

This job is a Section 3 eligible job opportunity. We encourage applications from individuals that are low income and/or live in Public Housing and/or receive a Section 8 voucher. This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Summary

Rapid City is a community of 60,000 located in the beautiful Black Hills of Western South Dakota. Excellent schools, diverse community activities, and abundant recreational opportunities enhance our community. If you are seeking a city that offers big adventure yet rich with history and culture, Rapid City is it! You can have it all, from adrenaline-charged outdoor activities to thoughtful cultural pursuits and all the heart-stopping scenery in between. Rapid City sits in the heart of the Black Hills of South Dakota and is the second largest city in South Dakota. Rapid City is within an hour’s drive of six national parks and monuments and surrounded by a local culture that's rich with history and artistic expression.

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