PRN Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Residential Substance Treatment

Job description

Overview

Under direct supervision, provides adult patient supervision in an addiction treatment facility; assists in the maintenance of a safe, secure environment that enhances treatment. May operate in an in-patient/residential environment, or in an outreach environment, such as supervising clients in public.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provides care to patients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment.

Assists patients with activities of daily living; attends to patient behavioral problems and provides assistance in crisis intervention, as needed.

· Works with other members of a multi-disciplinary team in leading milieu activities such as current events groups, community meetings, goals groups, fitness groups, activities of daily living groups, and/or recreational activities, as appropriate to the specified patient population.

· Charts patient observations, following prescribed procedures and standards.

· Participates in the development and implementation of patient treatment programs.

· Maintains confidentiality of patient records.

· Attends and participates in group sessions, in-service education, and staff meetings.

· Maintains established institutional policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, and safety, environmental and infection control standards.

· Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in service meetings and workshops.

· Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

· High school diploma or GED; at least 6 months of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

· Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

· Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.

· Ability to interact with staff in a team environment.

· Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

· Knowledge of accreditation and certification requirements and standards.

· Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.

· Ability to provide therapeutic patient care to mentally, emotionally and/or developmentally disabled individuals.

· Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.

· Ability to assess and provide for the day-to-day needs of mentally, emotionally and/or developmentally disabled patients.

· Ability to safely lift, and physically manipulate patients in the event of a crisis (non-restraining).

· Ability to communicate and interact with mental health professionals in a team environment.

· Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.

Conditions of Employment

· CPR Certified

· CPI Certified

Successful candidate job offer will be contingent upon a successful drug screen, background check, TB test and any other Health screening requirements and DHH employee requirement.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Job Types: PRN

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New Orleans, LA 70127: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $15