Behavioral Health Technician

Position Overview:

The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct behavioral health support observation and crisis response services within a federally contracted ICE residential facility in Alexandria LA.

Working under the direction of a licensed Behavioral Health Provider the BHT ensures the emotional safety and psychological well-being of a diverse population of all ages during temporary stays. The role demands cultural humility composure under pressure and the ability to function effectively in a rapid-deployment and emergency-driven operational environment that runs 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

All services must be delivered in a manner sensitive to developmental cultural and religious diversity and conveyed in a language or manner the individual understands.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Behavioral Health Monitoring & Support

• Assist with behavioral health screenings and ongoing assessments
• Monitor residents for signs of behavioral distress trauma reactions anxiety depression self-harm risk or other mental health needs and report to appropriate clinical staff
• Support individuals with behavioral health developmental or other specialized needs.

Crisis Intervention & De-Escalation

• Respond appropriately to behavioral health crises using approved de-escalation techniques.
• Follow emergency response procedures for medical or behavioral health emergencies.
• Provide observation and support for individuals requiring increased supervision.

Trauma-Informed Care

• Utilize trauma-informed approaches in all interactions.
• Treat individuals with dignity respect and empathy.
• Support orientation engagement and participation in daily activities and services.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of observations screenings interventions and incidents.
• Complete required reports and records in accordance with organizational policies.
• Communicate relevant information during shift transitions and team meetings.

Required Qualifications & Core Competencies:

• High school diploma or GED required; Associates or Bachelors degree in Psychology Social Work Counseling Human Services or a related field preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in behavioral health mental health social services residential care crisis intervention or related human services settings.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during emergencies and high-stress situations.
• Strong interpersonal communication and documentation skills.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain prior to hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a federal background clearance (up to and including a Tier 4 DHS-level investigation).
• Ability to read write and communicate effectively in English.

Desired Skills:

• Bilingualproficiencyin Spanish or another commonly encountered language highly preferred.
• Training or certification in Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) frameworks.
• Training or experience with Motivational Interviewing (MI) techniques.
• Training or experience in crisis intervention and verbal de-escalation (e.g. CPI MANDT or similar programs).
• Experience with suicide risk screening and prevention protocols.
• Experience working in a government-contracted residential or shelter environment.
• Familiarity with child welfare best practices and age-appropriate behavioral interventions.
• Professional certifications such as:
• • Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT)
  • Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Conditions of Employment:

• Employees must be a U.S. Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the following screening:
• • Federal background investigation (up to and including a Tier 4 DHS clearance)
  • Criminal history check
  • Verification of employment and education history
  • Compliance with all government credentialing requirements
  • Drug Screening
• Employees must adhere to all federal security confidentiality and operational protocols while working within government facilities.
• Must be able to speak read and write in English
• Anovaeon operates 24 hours/365 days and requires the flexibility to work additional hours nights weekends and holidays
• Must show proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Internal background check to the satisfaction of contract requirements.
• If applicable Child Abuse/ Neglect Report (CAN) or child protective services check with no adverse findings.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during facility operations (up to 812 hours per shift).
• Ability to respond quickly to emergency situations throughout the facility including behavioral crises and medical emergencies.
• Ability to sit at a computer workstation for extended periods while completing documentation and screenings.
• Ability to lift carry and move supplies and equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend stoop reach and perform repetitive motions.
• Capability to work in varied environmental conditions (indoor/outdoor temperature variations).
• Visual acuity for detailed documentation review and continuous behavioral observation.
• Auditory ability tomonitorthe facility environment conduct interviews and detect signs of distress.

Work Environment:

• Fully on-site position at a federally contracted residential ICE facility in Alexandria LA
• Work schedules may include shifts overnight evenings weekends and holidays.
• Fast-paced high-tempo operational environment requiring composure attention to detail cultural sensitivity and professionalism at all times.

Other Duties & Information:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.

• Position Type: Full-Time
• Travel Requirements: None
• Location: On-Site

About Anovaeon LLC:

Anovaeon LLC is a solutions-driven company providing end-to-end expertise in humanitarian response. We dont staff projectswe bring the right teams with the right tools guided by innovative leadership that together deliver operational success. From disaster response and recovery to migration and emergency preparedness we integrate strategic leadership with hands-on execution. Our team combines deep industry experience with data-driven solutions ensuring our partners are well equipped to mitigate crises effectively and deliver real impact and mission success.

Anovaeon LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race color national origin ancestry sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy childbirth or breastfeeding) gender gender identity and gender expression religious creed disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information age marital status civil union status sexual orientation military and veteran status denial of family and medical care leave arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal state or local law.

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