Behavioral Health Technician

Job Summary:

The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for assisting and supporting the Office Administrator and all treatment program staff, in coordinating and providing the day to day operational needs of the facility and its clients. BHT’s are responsible for assisting with scheduled monitoring and reporting of the condition of the center to ensure safe and orderly operations.

The BHT is involved with certain intake procedures, including but not limited to obtaining data when a patient arrives to the center, conducting searches and rounds, ensuring the safety of a client during their treatment day stay, and assisting the treatment teams with the overseeing of clients’ throughout their daily schedules within the center’s policies and procedures and in accordance with the standards of the State and Federal Regulations. Depending on an individual's safe driving record, some BHT’s may be involved with transportation and complying with vehicle and road/patient safety measures.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist with the supervision of clients’ in their daily activities.

• Ensure that the client’ follows the clinical schedule, and communicates any issues to the treatment team.

• Transport clients (when applicable) as needed (Must have valid Driver's license) If it is part of your duties and you are eligible to drive you must:

o Obey the rules of the department of motor vehicles, department of transportation, and all safety regulations put forth by the State.

o Conduct vehicle and client safety checklists before transporting clients or utilizing the vehicle.

• Make continuous rounds of the center, rooms, and grounds, to ensure overall safety.

• Seeks out contraband, and reports any suspicions or findings immediately to their supervisor.

• Proactive in ensuring that the rules of the facility and the rights of the patient are being upheld.

• Communicate and/or resolves issues with housekeeping duties,

• Assist with readying rooms before/after treatment services are conducted.

• Fosters a supportive environment for clients that follows ethical treatment.

• Seeks corrective criticism and has the ability to evaluate suggestions objectively.

• Reports to work per their assigned schedule & maintains acceptable overall attendance.

• Promotes a favorable/positive work atmosphere that is based on a team mentality.

• Completes all required trainings, and attends in-services and educational training as necessary and as assigned.

• Maintains flexibility and adaptability to expected and unexpected changes in the work environment.

• Reports (personal/within the facility) suspected illnesses of contagious diseases to center Director.

• Maintains safety of the physical environment.

• Communicates all grievances, incidents, reports suspected Abuse, Neglect, Trauma, or Exploitation, safety issues or breaches to Supervisor.

• Independently solve problems and follow through.

• Functions independently in a treatment program environment.

• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Driving Responsibilities:

• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license with a clean driving record acceptable to the organization's insurance carrier.

• Safely transport clients to and from the homes, schools, appointments and and other authorized destinations as assigned.

• Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, documenting any maintenance issues or concerns in accordance with facility procedures.

• Ensure all passengers are properly secured with seatbelts and that vehicle capacity limits are not exceeded.

• Comply with all federal, state, and local traffic laws, as well as Department of Motor Vehicles and Department of Transportation regulations.

• Maintain client confidentiality and dignity during all transportation activities.

• Report any traffic incidents, accidents, vehicle damage, or driving concerns immediately to the supervisor.

• Maintain accurate mileage logs and trip documentation as required by organizational policies.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Required to maintain certification up to date

• CPR, Verbal De-Escalation, HIPAA, Incident Reporting, Infection Control, Overdose Prevention, Mandated Reporting.

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

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

• Demonstrates satisfactory ability in Verbal and written Communication Skills

• Ability to understand and abide by the Drug Free Workplace Policies

• Knowledge of current technology

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent two-years work experience in a, treatment center, community health facility, customer service, hospital, or human services program.

• A minimum of five-years driving experience and a Valid driver’s license and clear driving record approved by insurance carrier. (For drivers)

• Experience in the field of chemical dependency/substance abuse/psychiatric setting or human services field is preferred.

• Complete TB testing upon being hired

• Undergo a Background consent and results prior to hire