What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician/Certified Medication Tech position at Palmetto Corner, LLC?
Behavioral Health Technician
Maintain the day-to-day operations of the facility for the scheduled shift.
Responsibilities:
- Make rounds and document as required
- Ensure client’s immediate needs are met
- Prepare meals
- Communicate client behaviors and document as required
- Redirect clients in a respectful manner when necessary
- Administer medications to clients as directed by the nursing staff and as ordered by the physician.
- Communicate all client emergent situations in a calm and organized manner to appropriate parties
- Work cohesively with all departments for the common purpose of client care and client safety
- Maintain the physical residence. Communicate any unsafe or in-need-of-repair conditions
- Follow all state & federal standards
Performance Objectives:
- Attend all meetings and trainings as scheduled
- Ensure personal trainings/certifications are current
- Always maintain ethical behavior and appropriate professional boundaries with clients, staff, etc.
Requirements:
- Free from active reportable airborne communicable diseases.
- Able to work standing/walking for most of the shift, climb stairs, and lift at least 35 pounds.
- No criminal convictions or criminal history that indicates behavior that is potentially harmful to clients.
- Strong moral character and compassion for others.
- Communicate clearly to supervisors, co-workers and clients
- Maintain confidentiality of clients
- Ability to follow directions and complete the tasks assigned
- Positive attitude / team player
- Remain awake and alert during all working hours
- CPR/First Aid Certification. Must be current.
- Able & willing to acquire Med-Tech Certification (CMT) from the Maryland Board of Nursing (20-hour training)
Education requirements:
High school diploma or GED.
Desirable Skills:
- Med-Tech Certification (CMT) from the Maryland Board of Nursing
- Recovery experience or education regarding substance abuse.
- Knowledge of the 12 Steps
- Cooking skills
Work Locations:
- Princess Anne, MD
- Parsonsburg, MD
Job Types: Full-time, Per diem
Pay: $17.75 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $18