What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) (7am to 7pm) position at The Ohio Mental Health Center at The Trails?
Job description
The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) role is to support, document, monitor, and provide a structured environment for the patients while they are in the care of The Ohio Mental Health Center (Trails). He/she is responsible for providing support services for the clinical and medical staff. BHT’s are to provide a safe environment at which patients can obtain and maintain mental stability. He/she will work under the direct supervision of the Behavioral Health Tech Supervisor. This is an hourly position with a schedule established to complete required duties. This position is “non-exempt” from wage and hour regulations, as defined by the U.S, Department of Labor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitoring patients at all times while they’re not in clinical groups,
- Attend meetings with patients,
- Perform room searches, patient personal belonging searches and completes inventory of patient belongings,
- Assists in making beds, restocking, and cleaning duties,
- Monitor phone calls and family visits,
- Perform drug screens,
- Completes initial patient check-in’s,
- Assist taking and document vitals when needed,
- Create and maintain logs documenting patient interactions,
- Exhibits reliable and dependable qualities,
- Demonstrates the ability to work as a team member.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Tech Supervisor
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Valid drivers license
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- Must possess knowledge and understanding of substance use disorders and the process of recovery.
- Must have good organizational, communication and language skills.
- Must possess general computer knowledge and general office equipment familiarity.
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people.
- Demonstrates the ability for effectively function as a team member.
The Ohio Mental Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Addiction Medicine
Schedule:
- 7am to 7pm
- 12-hour shift
- day shift
- Rotating Weekend
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Mental Health: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Heath, OH 43056 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Heath, OH 43056: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18