Residential Behavioral Health Technician 3rd Shift Full-time

Description

The Behavioral Health Technician assists in providing a safe environment for individuals. Key responsibilities include:

• Records inventory log of all personal belongings, valuables and return ticket.
• Completes required lab requisitions per protocol.
• Maintains supervision of clients at all times, including specific rounds and logging their whereabouts.
• De-escalates AMA and other client problems.
• Ensures proper disposal of garbage throughout shifts.
• Maintains cleanliness of group rooms after each activity.
• Hands off information necessary for the next shift technician after each shift.
• Maintains logbook for continuity of care.
• Attends required staff meetings and participates in shift turnover.
• Supervises clients during the program with emphasis on safety and wellbeing.
• Reminds clients of program rules and regulations as necessary and reports infractions immediately.
• Provides emotional support for clients while referring them to therapy staff to address clinical issues.
• Completes assigned paperwork in a neat, timely, and accurate manner.
• Communicates with other staff as necessary to promote quality client care.
• Maintains clean, properly supplied, and efficient work areas.
• Observes and reports safety and maintenance problems.
• Interacts appropriately with clients, showing respect while maintaining boundaries.
• Maintains a professional demeanor.
• Exercises sound professional judgment and seeks assistance as necessary to effectively manage client behavior, including but not limited to suicidal concerns and issues of trauma.
• Protects privacy of all client information in accordance with facility privacy policies and procedures.
• Transports clients as needed.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED preferred.
• Experience working in substance abuse and/or mental health preferred.
• Valid state driving license with no major violations in past five (5) years.

Key Competencies

• Detail-oriented.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines as well as be flexible and dependable.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to multi-task and manage time effectively.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Empathetic and non-judgmental approach when working with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Familiar with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.