What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician position at Fresh Outlook Support LLC?
Job Summary:
The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is responsible for providing daily supervision, support, and care to clients in a structured inpatient setting. The BHT helps ensure a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment conducive to recovery. This includes direct client monitoring, participation in treatment support activities, cleaning duties, and food service support.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Supervise and monitor clients throughout the facility to maintain safety and compliance with program rules.
- Conduct headcounts, room checks, and wellness checks at scheduled intervals.
- Clean and sanitize common areas, client bedrooms, bathrooms, and program spaces according to protocol.
- Receive and serve catered meals; monitor mealtime to ensure orderly conduct.
- Report behavioral observations, incidents, or concerns to clinical staff and document accurately.
- Assist with admissions, orientations, and discharges as directed.
- Support clients with daily activities and reinforce therapeutic goals.
- Participate in de-escalation and crisis management interventions as needed.
- Ensure all shift duties are completed and communicate relevant updates to oncoming staff.
- Transport clients to appointments or community outings when assigned.
- Adhere to infection control, safety, and confidentiality standards at all times.
- Conduct Property and Physical Searches of Clients and belongings.
- Conduct Client UA Testing and documentation of results.
- Maintain daily Operations.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- CPRS (Certified Peer Recovery Specialist) preferred, not required.
- At least 1 year of experience in a behavioral health, substance use, or residential setting preferred.
- CPR/First Aid certification required (or must be obtained within 30 days).
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record preferred.
- Reliable, compassionate, and team oriented.
- Strong interpersonal and observational skills.
- Ability to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must pass a background check and drug screening.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $ $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25