What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Health Tech position at Harbor?
Job Details
Description
Harbor is seeking a Behavior Health Tech to join the Toledo team! This position is responsible for providing direct care to resident daily activities, overseeing household operations, and maintaining clinical records regarding each resident’s behavior.
Position is full-time, 40 hours per week.
Education/Experience/Other Requirements
Benefits
It is fast-paced and challenging, but you will have a lot of fun in the process. You will have the opportunity to meet other motivated individuals who are also making a positive impact at our company. Harbor is committed to investing our resources in you! Some benefits of working with Harbor include:
Description
Harbor is seeking a Behavior Health Tech to join the Toledo team! This position is responsible for providing direct care to resident daily activities, overseeing household operations, and maintaining clinical records regarding each resident’s behavior.
Position is full-time, 40 hours per week.
Education/Experience/Other Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required. Medical Assistant Certification or Bachelor's degree in human service field preferred.
- Experience working with and/or training in delivery of behavioral health services preferred.
- Must be at least 23 years of age, must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and show proof of personal auto insurance policy to be deemed insurable with Harbor’s vehicle insurance carrier for first and second shift employees. Third shift employees will not be required to drive. Must remain up to date on annual Defensive Driving for 15-Passenger Vans training requirement.
- CPR/First Aid and NCI/CPI Certifications required within 90 days of employment.
- Assists with monitoring and maintaining client’s daily household assignments, schedules, and activities.
- Ensures and monitors client appointments with outside providers and social activities etc. as determined by job assignment and in accordance with driving policies.
- Monitor and document clients’ activities through hourly check logs, provides specific information and observations of the resident’s needs, inappropriate behaviors, to the clinical team when necessary. Know whereabouts of clients while on duty, enforcing rules and program expectations.
- Prepares and sends shift report at the end of each shift.
- Maintains accurate and complete appropriate clinical records nightly and in a timely manner.
- Conduct room and building searches as scheduled to ensure safety.
- Conduct randomized urinalysis and input data into assigned lab software for further testing.
- Knowledge of the individualized care plan for residents and provision of support to the resident according to the care plan. Contribute to the care planning process by providing the clinical team with specific information and observations of the residents’ needs and preferences.
- Responsible for handling meals and serving clients to ensure proper portions are given.
- Conduct smoke breaks in accordance to the smoking policy.
- Conduct intake assessment with potential clients seeking programming.
- Perform all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated, and proper disposal of soiled materials.
- Maintains courtesy and professionalism with staff and clients.
- Understands and maintains professional boundaries in client interactions.
- Responsible for the completion of all scheduled tasks, care of residents and the facility (including maintenance and cleaning).
- Must be available for back-up and emergency shift coverage as needed. Able to work a flexible schedule.
- Participates in training and development programs to enhance knowledge, skills, and personal service networks.
- A leading provider of mental health and substance use treatment for over 100 years
- 350 clinical staff serve over 24,000 clients across multiple locations and in the community each year
- Services ranging from counseling, pharmacological management, primary care, psychological testing, case management, substance use treatment, residential services, vocational program, and more!
Benefits
It is fast-paced and challenging, but you will have a lot of fun in the process. You will have the opportunity to meet other motivated individuals who are also making a positive impact at our company. Harbor is committed to investing our resources in you! Some benefits of working with Harbor include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement plan with company match
- Generous paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays
- Tuition and professional license reimbursement programs
- Clinical supervision hours offered
- Employee referral bonuses
- Ability to make a difference in your community!