Behavior Health Technician

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients in detox and residential care for current needs, adherence to policies & procedures, and recovery related issues.
• Maintain a healthy and recovery-focused patient milieu.
• Facilitate recovery-oriented support groups.
• Assist with meal preps as-needed.
• Support patients in attaining mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual recovery.
• Provide patients with validation, support, and assistance.
• Witness patient’s self-administer non-narcotic medications, as-needed.
• Ensure that the facility is neat and free of any fire or safety hazards, per FRC policies & procedures.
• Record groups and patient updates in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Report vital signs & assessment flow sheets, if needed.
• Attend staff meetings and any required trainings.
• Interact appropriately and professionally with all patients, visitors, and family members.
• Maintain confidentiality of patients, upholding HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 at all times.