WHISPERING SAGE HOMES

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN (BHT)JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE OF POSITION: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN (BHT)

LINES OF AUTHORITY: This position reports to the Chief of Operations, Administrator and/or Clinical Director for administrative and clinical duties

POSITION SUMMARY: Employee is responsible for the direct care of Clients including compliance with the facility rules and schedules, addressing individual needs of the client throughout the shift, participating in the admission/discharge of clients, conducting groups, intakes, complete documentation daily, understands and follows the treatment plan and assist other staff with any other duties assigned including audits and authorizations.

This position is: Full-Time/Part-Time

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitates the admission and discharge of clients

 Complies with schedule, rules, policies and procedures

 Responsible for conducting intakes, assessment, treatment plans, discharge plans and group and individual counseling

 Responsible for implementing the daily activity schedules

 Responsible for the safety of the clients

 Responsible for completing documentation when applicable

• Responsible for protecting client rights, confidentiality of the client and medical record

 Notify supervisor in the event of a safety and clinical issue requiring immediate attention

 Knowledge of CPR as event by annual training documentation is submitted Knowledge of 1 st Aid

• Maintain a current, valid and verifiable fingerprint clearance card or the employee shall apply for a fingerprint clearance card within twenty working days of employment Responsible for implementing the Evacuation Plan when applicable

 Responsible for completing an Incident and Accident Report when indicated

• Responsible for successfully completing job specific and annual trainings as indicated in the Training Plan

 Responsible for abiding by the Code of Ethics, conduct business in a professional matter

 Responsible for providing at least two week notice requesting vacation time Responsible for calling in sick 8 hours prior to scheduled time to work

• Responsible for working out schedule changes.

 Other duties as assigned

PRIMARY CONTACTS-INTERNAL & PUBLIC:

 Family members / significant others

 Case Managers

 Receptionist

• Counselors
• Community stake holders i.e. T/RBHA's, contractors

 All levels of internal staff

• Clinical Director

 Chief of Operations

• Administrator

 Clinical contractors

POSITION REQUISITES:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE 1 KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

 Has a bachelor's degree and at least one year of full-time behavioral health work experience or

 Has an associate degree and at least two years of full-time behavioral health work experience, or

 OR four years of full time behavioral health work experience.

 OR High school diploma and at least one year of behavior health field experience, but willing to train with a GED or High School diploma 21 years old (minimum age)

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Lift 25 pounds

 Drive a vehicle

 Completes required trainings

 Participates in required supervision

 Physically able to perform the primary responsibilities and working conditions Ability to respond to emergencies

OTHER CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES NOT INCLUDED ABOVE:

 Current CPR certificate

 Current with 1 st Aid Training

 Current Valid fingerprint clearance card

LEVEL OF CONFIDENTIALITY: Under Federal Confidentiality Laws, employees of this Agency may not disclose information about clients or employees to anyone outside this organization without the person's prior written consent and may not disclose this information to persons within this Agency except on a "need to know" basis. This includes any identifying information concerning current, past, or prospective clients or employees.

WORKING CONDITIONS: EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS:

 Able to use computer, fax, telephone

• Ability to complete documentation in a timely fashion

 Standing on feet for long periods of time

• Ability to type

 Requires going in and out of facility several times a day

 Physically, mentally and actively participate with the clients