Behavioral Healthcare Technician I (PM Shift)

General Description

The full-time Behavioral Healthcare Technician (BHT) I provides direct care and supportive services to patients in a behavioral health setting, ensuring a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment. Working under the supervision of clinical leadership, the BHT I assists with activities of daily living, monitors patient well-being, supports treatment planning, administers medications, and contributes to interdisciplinary care.

Essential Functions

• Patient Care & Support:

  • Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs)
  • Provides personal care assistance to patients as needed
  • Observes and influences patients’ behavior in a positive manner
  • Support the clinical team through crisis intervention, case management, and coordination of patient treatment plans throughout treatment

• Medication Support & Health Monitoring:

  • Administer medications and treatments following the physician’s prescriptions
  • Issue medications from the dispensary and maintain records in accordance with TPEG procedures
  • Reports symptoms, reactions, and progress of patients to the Nurse Practitioner and/or Facility manager, and appropriate action has been taken
  • Takes and records measures of the patient’s physical condition, using devices such as thermometers and blood pressure gauges
  • Maintains a clean and sanitized environment, cleaning up spills, setting up equipment, and reducing the spread of germs and infection in the patient’s living area

• Nutrition & Meal Preparation:

  • Inventories food, labels and dates opened food items, labels food with expiration dates, organizes pantry and fridge, prepares grocery order, takes water and fridge/freezer temps
  • Ensures that patients receive appropriate nutrition, including shopping for groceries and preparing meals

• Documentation & Communication:

  • Aid in maintaining patient records by reviewing case notes and documenting progress
  • Communicate patient progress by participating in interdisciplinary meetings and daily briefings

• Professional Development & Improvement:

  • Initiates change to improve patient care; discusses changes with the doctor when appropriate
  • Utilizes educational opportunities within the facility and other avenues to maintain clinical expertise to promote personal growth and development

• Supervision:

  • Assumes responsibility and accountability, including supervision of patients in the house

• Environment & Safety:

  • Ensures the safety of patients by consistently completing safety checks

Additional Functions

• Performs other duties as may be assigned
• Follows and supports TPEG policies and procedures
• Works collaboratively and cooperatively with internal and external partners
• Represents TPEG, Inc., by embodying the mission, vision, and values of the organization
• Travels occasionally during the workday and on occasional overnight stays. (Compensation for mileage, food, and lodging provided.)
• Maintains regular attendance at work and company activities and demonstrates punctuality regarding deadlines
• Displays creativity and vision in recommending new tactics and strategies
• Expands and updates job knowledge through educational opportunities and professional learning

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • Skills: Demonstrated ability to multitask, manage client care, and maintain facility standards
  • Other Experience / Skills Required: Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Familiarity with equity and/or diversity initiatives within an organization
  • Written and oral communication skills sufficient to perform essential functions
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other staff, supervisors, managed health care clinicians, and medical/mental health professionals
  • Demonstrated ability to make decisions independently and use initiative to accomplish complex assignments with general instruction and guidance
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment and integrity on the job with confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy
  • Demonstrated ability to organize time and other resources to perform multiple tasks
  • Demonstrated ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner with attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to work well with others and to provide effective team leadership
  • Proficiency in word processing, database, and/or spreadsheet applications
  • Physical and mental attributes sufficient to perform essential functions
  • Demonstrated ability to recognize merit, excellence, and intelligence in staff and potential employees
  • Valid Driver's License / Clean Driving Record

• Prior Experience:

  • Medical Assisting certification, Certified Nursing Assistant certification
  • Two (2) years of experience in Medical Detox, Pharmacy, SUD, Behavioral/Mental Health, EMT, or health services setting preferred