Lead Behavioral Health Tech
Skill Requirements
- Associate degree, or 60 college credit hours with 20 hours of concentration in a human service-related field and Certified Behavioral Health Technician certification
- Bachelor's degree in a human service-related field
- Valid Florida Driver License
Qualifications
- Ability to stand, walk, carry, stoop, speak and listen
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times
- Ability to fully participate in Welle (crisis intervention) and CPR/First Aid training and apply to work setting, when required
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
- Short and Long-Term Disability coverage
- Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance and other supplemental policy offerings
- 403(B) retirement account with up to 5% company match
- 10 company paid holidays and 11 days paid time off per year
What You'll Be Doing
Serves as the team lead for other BHTs by providing support and mentorship.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of program policies and procedures.
Supports supervisory staff with scheduling, ordering, communications, and training.
Performs admission and intake responsibilities including orientation, documentation, and searches for contraband.
Communicates with clients to talk about their personal issues including dependency, delinquency, mental illness and/or substance misuse.
Observes clients for changes in behavior, monitors activities of clients, motivates clients to participate in activities, and guides and advises clients in their personal adjustment utilizing verbal de-escalation techniques.
Provides supportive services including life skills, psycho-educational and recreational groups.
Interprets the client handbook for clients as needed; applies applicable rules and regulations to clients.
Makes frequent rounds of facility to ensure adequate safeguards and client safety are maintained.
Aids clients in preparing for school, court appearances, medical/dental appointments, or other outside activities.
Documents individual contacts, daily case notes, incident and injury reports and grievances.
Maintains compliance with self-administered medication process.
Aids clients in gathering/obtaining personal property when discharged.
Builds new case files and breaks down discharged client case files.
Other duties as assigned.
Salary and Location
Salary Range: $21.00/hr.
Location: On-Site at our Addictions Receiving program in Tampa, FL