Behavioral Health Technician

About the role

The Behavioral Health Technician fulfills the assigned role as a part of the treatment team, maintaining the well-being of clients and integrity of the program. Provides client supervision and staff/unit support as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Completes admission procedures on new clients including tech paperwork, room assignments, and initial orientation.
• Conducts property searches of clients as required by program standards.
• Performs urine drug screen testing of clients as required.
• Performs medication call supervision as required.
• Provides transportation services including patient transportation, donation pick-ups, agency errands, etc.
• Attends in-service training and educational workshops.
• Attends all required staff meetings.
• Knowledge of mental health, drug and alcohol abuse, family systems and various recovery resources in the community such as Smart Recovery and others.
• Develop and maintain individualized records of client progress (shift notes) and participation in treatment including admission and discharge, individual sessions, group facilitation, family, vocational (both individual and group) literacy training and other occasions as appropriate.
• Assists and covers other staff when necessary to maintain high productivity and efficiency in the department.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Class “C” Driver License (If driving for company), otherwise will need photo ID.
• First Aid and CPR certification required and maintain current during employment.
• Criminal Background Clearance
• Health Screening: Negative TB Test results
• Develop computer skills adequate to perform word processing duties upon employment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• One-year full-time experience, or its part-time equivalent, working in a program serving persons with mental disabilities.
• Computer literate: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) required.

Skills

• Ability to write clear (and concise) statements, summarizing client’s feelings, expressions, resistance and response to their treatment plan, goals, and objectives.
• Ability to confront behavioral changes, identify a crisis, and recognize when additional assistance is necessary.
• Ability to recognize personal recovery issues that impact job performance and client interactions.
• Ability to demonstrate respect for cultural and lifestyle diversities of clients and staff.
• Basic knowledge of referrals, both in and out of the program.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients, staff, peers, supervisors, and non-company resources.

Benefits

• Working Conditions: Air conditioned and well-illuminated office environment and outdoor environment. May have several responsibilities at once. Interaction with others is constant and can be interruptive. Work may be stressful at times due to high level workflow.
• Availability: Flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and evenings as is required to comply with the purpose of the job and accommodate client needs.
• Education: Specific orientation necessary for the specific job.

Pay

• Not specified.

Schedule

• Tuesday-Saturday 11:00pm-7:30am.