What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Tech-CSU position at Westbrook Health Services, Inc.?
Brief Description
Summary: Position responsible for direct, basic and supportive care to Consumers within a program.
Education And/or Experience
The professionals at Westbrook Health Services believe in promoting the well-being of individuals and families struggling with a wide range of challenges. Our staff meets the needs of over 7,000 people annually. Experienced and compassionate, we empower people to achieve wellness with the guidance of our knowledgeable and experienced staff.
Westbrook provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made based upon an individual’s skills and qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, disability as defined in the law, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy and related conditions, genetic information, gender identity or any status or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Westbrook also prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon the perception of those characteristics or any association with a person who is perceived to have any of those characteristics. Discrimination based on any of these factors is totally inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated at any time.
Qualified individuals with bona fide disabilities, as the term “disability” is defined in the law, are entitled to reasonable accommodations in the application process and in their employment. Although Westbrook is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations, the responsibility for identifying whether accommodation is needed and what constitutes a reasonable accommodation is shared jointly by the employee and Westbrook.
Summary: Position responsible for direct, basic and supportive care to Consumers within a program.
Education And/or Experience
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Must pass Criminal Investigation Background and DHHR background checks as well as post offer drug screen.
- Provides orientation to program, i.e.: rules and regulations, expectations.
- Provides an outlined daily schedule of activities.
- Search incoming client’s belongings and do an itemized documentation of those belongings.
- Complete all necessary intake paperwork to include signatures from client’s
- Complete discharge paperwork with clients and ensure all belongings are accounted for prior to client departure.
- Provides oversight and intervention to consumers to ensure a safe and cooperative recovery environment.
- Ensures that clients attend group and scheduled meetings on time unless excused
- Supervises clients in the completion of their daily ADL and chores.
- Eats meals and interacts with clients; role modeling positive behavior and redirecting negative self-talk and glorifying past behaviors.
- Records a detailed account of the consumers behavioral and staff interactions in the daily shift notes.
- Prepares and cooks meals and snacks, completes laundry and other general household activities necessary to maintain sanitary conditions and general housekeeping upkeep.
- Provides a shift report to oncoming shift to ensure a smooth transition of care.
- Other duties may be assigned to meet consumer and agency needs.
- Complies with federal, state and company policies, procedures, and regulations
- Maintains confidentiality of all information and complies with HIPAA regulations
- Demonstrates knowledge of and supports Westbrook Health Services mission, vision, values, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards and code of ethical behavior.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life, short and long term disability, critical illness, accident
- Pet insurance coverage options
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid training
- Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately with a variety of individuals
- Must work well in a team environment
- Work with staff, consumers and others in a professional, cooperative, ethical, respectful and effective manner.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people
- Must have valid driver’s license and automobile insurance
- Ability to engage clients in meaningful group discussion
- Understanding of Electronic charting systems and Microsoft office applications
- Ability to work in an environment of constant exposure to clients
The professionals at Westbrook Health Services believe in promoting the well-being of individuals and families struggling with a wide range of challenges. Our staff meets the needs of over 7,000 people annually. Experienced and compassionate, we empower people to achieve wellness with the guidance of our knowledgeable and experienced staff.
Westbrook provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made based upon an individual’s skills and qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, disability as defined in the law, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy and related conditions, genetic information, gender identity or any status or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Westbrook also prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon the perception of those characteristics or any association with a person who is perceived to have any of those characteristics. Discrimination based on any of these factors is totally inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated at any time.
Qualified individuals with bona fide disabilities, as the term “disability” is defined in the law, are entitled to reasonable accommodations in the application process and in their employment. Although Westbrook is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations, the responsibility for identifying whether accommodation is needed and what constitutes a reasonable accommodation is shared jointly by the employee and Westbrook.