Behavioral Health Technician/Mental Health Aide

About the Role

Heritage Court is looking to hire a Behavioral Health Technician to join our team in Upland, CA. The primary purpose of the ARF Behavioral Health Technician is to oversee clients’ adherence to the Adult Residential Facility program guidelines, provide supervision to clients, and provide direct care as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, record, and assist, as necessary, activities of daily living (ADLs) such as teeth brushing, bed making, dressing, toileting, showering, etc.
• Encourage and ensure residents are informed of and attend planned activities and groups.
• Escort residents timely to groups and record participation ensuring that groups maintain a 1:6 ratio.
• Lead/assist groups and activities.
• Lead mental health discussions and community meeting daily, as assigned.
• Ensure and assist clients to complete forms properly and timely.
• Ensure residents attend mealtimes in the dining room or have tray service if temporarily unable to leave room for meals.
• Encourage residents to maintain their rooms neat, clean, orderly and in good repair and assist as needed.
• Notify housekeeping or maintenance if room needs additional cleaning or maintenance.
• Observe residents and report any changes in condition (physical and/or mental/behavioral) to the Wellness Coordinator, Program Director and/or family/responsible party if after hours, as needed.
• Report any occurrences to the next shift and document in the communications log.
• Perform safety checks on residents on a regular basis as designated in the service plan.
• Prepare and assist with administration of resident’s prescribed medications as directed by the Wellness Coordinator.
• Accurately and timely chart/document all medications administered in the medication log.
• Chart/document any changes in resident's health condition or their mental status.
• Understand and follow safety and sanitation rules and properly report any violations to Wellness Coordinator.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an ARF or STP setting, preferred.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background clearance as required by Community Care Licensing/Department of Social Services.
• Successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening as part of the hiring process.

Skills

• Knowledge of moderate to severe mental illness, behavioral interventions, and de-escalation techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical standards in mental health care.
• Knowledge of currently utilized technology and EMR software (i.e., PointClick Care) preferred.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team member in a collaborative, fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong observational, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and be flexible in relation to department needs.
• Cultural sensitivity and desire to work with an ethnically diverse adult population.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Superior interpersonal, human relations, and behavior management skills.
• Ability to deal tactfully in support of the GHC Mission with all employees, clients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

Pay

$18-$21 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time, Tuesday-Saturday NOC shift.