Behavioral Health Tech

The Behavioral Health Tech is a professional member of the team who provides support with the treatment of clients who have various mental health concerns and substance abuse disorders.

SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO POSITION

• Works in a safety-conscious manner which ensure the safe work practices are used in order not to pose a risk to self or in the workplace.
• Complies with company policies and procedures, local, state, and federal regulations.
• The ability to safely transport clients in various company vehicles.
• Conduct 15 minutes headcounts on the clients
• Assist with medication observation.
• Share pertinent information with treatment team as obtained from client, client’s family members, or significant others.
• Participate as a team member in all treatment team meetings and provides input regarding patients’ needs and requirements.
• Provide pertinent patient information based on evaluation, and group and individual interactions, to assist in the patient treatment process.
• Meets with Director of Operations on a regular basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and or improving services
• Effective time management.
• Attend monthly staffing meetings.
• Document client progress/regression according to established policies and procedures.
• Continue with educational courses and in-services training, per policies and procedures.
• Update knowledge of community resources on a continuous basis.
• Respond effectively to changing situations in the work setting.
• Work as a team member, demonstrating maturity under stress and objectivity.
• Demonstrate good communication skills.
• Perform work duties in a professional manner.
• Report abuse of patients’ rights immediately.
• Participate in obtaining the patient’s informed consent for procedures, treatments, and research, as appropriate.
• Participate in Performance Improvement monitoring and evaluating activities.
• Act decisively and effectively in managing staff, patients, and other employees during emergency situation.
• Perform other capacities as needed.

RESPONSAIBLE TO: Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor

SUPERVISED BY: Director of Operations

POSITION/INDIVIDUALS SUPERVISED: None

INTERRELATIONSHIPS: Maintains open communication lines with other BHT’s on Shift, BHT Supervisor, Center staff, attending clinicians and physicians.

STATUS: Non-Exempt

WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Position requires work in a temperature controlled environment; 90% of the time spent indoors.
• Potential exposure to violent situations.
• No potential exposure to airborne/blood-borne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials.

MACHINES/EQUIPMENT USED: Computer, Telephone System, Fax Machine, Printer/ Scanner

JOB CATEGORY UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS: Routine tasks involve no potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

POTENTIAL WORKPLACE VIOLENCE: Medium/High Risk Level

1.EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited organization

2.EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of one years’ experience in substance abuse or and a minimum of one year of experience in a partial hospitalization program or other mental health setting.

3.LICENSURE:

RADT Preference

4.SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Ability to work as a team member, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work under stressful conditions and be flexible in relation to department needs.

Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards.

Demonstrates Proficiency in Verbal & Written Communication Skills.

Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality Laws.

Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace Policies.

Knowledge of Workplace Violence.

Knowledge of Corporate Integrity & Compliance Program.

Knowledge of current utilized technology.