Behavioral Health Technician - Overnight Shift

About the Role

Monitor and assist clients with daily activities and various processes. Provide professional care to clients and support the program where appropriate. Assist and support staff as well as clients with daily routine activities. Monitor under the direction of the Program Director.

Responsibilities

• Monitor clients to assure they are safe and provided with quality care.
• Provide administrative support as needed, such as reviewing or submitting paperwork, organizing and maintaining files, gathering and inputting data.
• Search and record client’s property upon intake and discharge.
• Assist clients with luggage and belongings during intake, when moving rooms, and at discharge.
• Search facility for contraband (e.g., illicit drugs and alcohol).
• Transport clients as required.
• Assist clients with preparing for doctor’s appointments, store trips, and meetings.
• Maintain a clean environment throughout the entire facility (dusting, sweeping, mopping, and other janitorial duties).
• Collect and label urine samples.
• Assist clients to prepare for groups and daily activities.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Director or Assistant Program Director.

Skills

• Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.