Behavioral Health Technician - Low Barrier Shelter

Responsibilities

• ensure a safe environment for guests
• exercise effective communication skills to assist guests and de-escalate guests and stressful situations
• observe and document guest behavior
• assist with facility, case management, and recreational activities
• monitor guests’ physical well-being
• provide input regarding guest status to the interdisciplinary team
• oversee the activities of the facility when there is no management staff on duty
• function as guest advocate
• monitor residents to ensure their compliance with daily schedules and to ensure their safety at all times
• receive and pass verbal and written feedback to clinical, medical, and other staff as requested about guest activity and behaviors
• complete all Incident Reports prior to the end of scheduled shift as required by Incident Policy and Procedure
• complete guest bed checks every 30 minutes or as requested by BHT Supervisor and/or Program Manager and complete required documentation via emails during night rounding
• complete facility security rounds and ensure all doors and gates are locked and secured when appropriate
• submit shift reports to BHT Supervisor and/or Program Manager throughout shift via email as requested
• contact BHT Supervisor and/or Program Manager in the event of a fire or evacuation of the treatment facility as required
• assist with other program functions as requested by BHT Supervisor and/or Program Manager including but not limited to transportation and monitoring of the front desk
• collect, wash, and dry all guest clothing and linen as assigned on laundry day
• perform other duties as required

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of Behavioral Health Tech in Acute Psych and substance use disorder treatment experience
• CPI de-escalation training knowledge
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours
• Candidates in recovery must have 2 plus years of sobriety

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package includes insurance (health, dental, vision, life, long-term and short-term disability)
• leave benefits
• 401k match