Behavioral Health Recovery Support Tech

About the role

New Horizons of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee is a comprehensive mental health and substance use recovery agency serving 14,000 individuals annually across four counties. The Recovery Support Technician position is open for those eager to gain experience in the mental health field.

Responsibilities

• Assists in daily course of treatment for new and existing clients, observation, and referral of clients presenting for services.
• Takes direction from charge nurse and for Screening.
• Recognizes signs of aggressive behavior and responds promptly to crisis situations.
• Utilizes verbal and physical intervention non-violent crisis intervention techniques to redirect and prompt clients to safe and appropriate behavior.
• Completes all shift duties as assigned in an efficient manner and meets all time requirements (15 minutes checks, routine checks, or searches, etc).
• Placed clients in seclusion and or restraints in accordance with unit protocol and procedure as a last resort.
• Guides and participates in client therapeutic milieu.
• Effectively interacts with client's family and significant others.
• Familiar with assigned clients' individual treatment plan goals and assists and encourages clients in implementing and carrying out appropriate aspects of the plan.
• Maintains an atmosphere of dignity and respect in all interactions.
• Must be awake and alert at all times.
• Prepares written documentation and record keeping for assigned clients.
• All entries made in the client's medical record are in correct sequence and according to protocol and procedure.
• Close observation check lists are completed in a timely and accurate manner and according to protocol and procedure.
• Documentation is neat, legible, and in accordance with accepted charting standards.
• Provides assistance for clients who present for services.
• Obtains as much general information from the client and family as possible.
• Client orientation to facility is completed in a timely manner according to protocol and procedure.
• Valuables are secured and recorded according to protocol and procedures.
• Client's belongings are checked according to protocol and procedure.
• Client rights and responsibilities are effectively communicated upon admission.
• Miscellaneous duties are performed according to instruction.

Requirements

• PREFERRED: Bachelor's student in the Social Services field who are willing to gain more experience in a behavioral health setting due to their field of study and/or simply need graduation credits.
• Certified Nursing Assistant wanting to gain experience in the Behavioral Health Field.
• REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must work all units within New Horizons of the Treasure Coast (Adult & Children).
• Must be willing to work a weekend during the month.
• Pass Level 2 Background through DCF and AHCA Clearinghouse.