Behavioral Health Tech - Williamstown

About the role

The professionals at Westbrook Health Services believe in promoting the well-being of individuals and families struggling with a wide range of challenges. Our staff meets the needs of over 7,000 people annually. Experienced and compassionate, we empower people to achieve wellness with the guidance of our knowledgeable and experienced staff.

Responsibilities

• Provides training, health monitoring, assistance with activities of daily living and transportation for disabled adults.
• Provides oversight and intervention to consumers that are experiencing a major behavioral health crisis.
• Serves as a member of the residential/day support services team and attends all designated meetings.
• Maintains daily logs and records of patient care, condition, progress or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or Service Coordinator.
• Monitors consumer safety needs, including physical, medical, behavioral and psychiatric.
• Monitors consumers to ensure their safety by observing overall health and wellness.
• Documents consumer functional and dysfunctional behavior according to individual program plan.
• Maintains facility to ensure sanitary conditions.
• Assists with cooking, laundry and other general household activities necessary to maintain sanitary conditions and general housekeeping upkeep.
• Accompanies consumer to doctor’s offices and on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
• Complies with federal, state and company policies, procedures and regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information and complies with HIPAA regulations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports Westbrook Health Services mission, vision, values, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards and code of ethical behavior.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet consumer and agency needs.

Requirements

• Must work well in a team environment.
• Work with staff, consumers and others in a professional, cooperative, ethical, respectful and effective manner.
• Must pass Criminal Investigation Background and DHHR background checks as well as post‑offer observed drug screen.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and current auto insurance.
• Physical requirements: mobility and ability to stand and walk for long periods, bend, reach and lift up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability, critical illness, accident, and pet insurance coverage options.
• Paid time‑off.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid training.