What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overnight Behavioral Health Tech / Caregiver ( Full or Part Time ) position at Ascend Behavioral Health and Wellness?
RESPONSIBLE TO: RPM/DRS
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY: Overnight Behavioral health Technician is responsible for
performing a variety of tasks related to the
instruction, supervision, and monitoring of residents
in developing community’s living skills.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
The Overnight Behavioral Health technician is responsible for developing an active treatment approach that is designed to promote a positive therapeutic milieu. He/she is a role model and participates in the training of other Adult Care Workers. Responsible to ensure home is in compliance and completes all overnight shift duties.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
1. Instruct and supervise residents in the following areas:
a. Personal hygiene
c. Homemaking skills
1) Cooking
2) House cleaning
2. Developing interpersonal skill
3. Maintain overnight log and compliance.
4. Encourage and facilitate home recreation
5. Under the direction of a psychiatrist, responsibilities to include:
a. Monitoring the self-administration of medication to residents per policy
6. As the Primary staff, monitor and report resident’s progress:
a. Maintain individual records at home for each resident to include resident’s Individual Treatment Plan (ITP)
b. Maintain accurate and objective information for each resident on a daily basis
7. Assists the Residential Program Director in training new BHTs and other administrative duties
8. routine bed checks, morning and evening med passes, maintain environmental compliance of home.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. The ability to work with Adult whom exhibit severe behavioral problems and maintain a positive demeanor.
2. The knowledge of basic behavior modification principles
3. The skills and knowledge to:
a. Protect resident rights
b. Provide treatment that promotes resident dignity, independence, individuality, strengths, privacy, and choice
c. Recognize common symptoms of mental disorder, personality disorder, or substance abuse
HOURS OF WORK: Twenty (20) to Forty (40) hours per week; non-exempt position.
EVALUATION SCHEDULE: Annual.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and have a minimum of:
Have an associate degree in social services or
High school diploma with at least one years of behavioral health work experience; or
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Fingerprint card (Required)
- CPR/first aid (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Phoenix, AZ 85085 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19