Behavioral Health Technician (Mental Health/SUD BHT) ** Weekends required**Must work on Sunday** Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Behavioral Health Technician (Mental Health/SUD BHT)

• Weekends required
• Must work on Sunday
• Flagler Health and Wellness – 2.

0 West Palm Beach, FL Job Details Full-time $16 – $18 an hour 23 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Crisis intervention CPR Certification Addiction counseling Patient monitoring Crisis management Intake First aid CPR High school diploma or GED Child protective services Patient care Mental health counseling Computer skills Entry level Patient observation Behavioral health

Full Job Description Job Title:

Behavioral Health Technician Department/Location:

Behavioral Health Technician/Housing departments Reports to:

BHT Supervisor Supervises:

Not applicable

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt General purpose of the position is to maintain the day to day operations of the facility for the scheduled shift. Observing and reporting of clients andworking cohesively with the BHT Supervisor, Lead Behavioral Health Technician and other management.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to the day to day operations of the clinical program
• Complete BHT daily assignments as directed
• Complete intake and admission assessments, belongings searches, etc
• Complete discharge paperwork
• Communicate all client concerns and document as required
• Maintain customer satisfaction through positive interactions with clients
• Ensure client’s immediate needs are met
• Redirect clients in a respectful manner when necessary
• Report all adverse client behaviors and concerns
• Work cohesively with all departments for the common purpose of client care and client safety
• Maintain the clinical building per Joint Commission and DCF standards
• Maintain the clinical building per company operational systems, including cleaning of the inside and outside
• Communicate any unsafe or in need of repair conditions of the clinical building to the BHT Supervisor, Lead BHT and other Director’s and document in shift reports
• Provide transportation as instructed by the BHT Supervisor and Lead BHT; inclusive of following the Transportation Policy
• Supervise all client activities
• Make rounds and document as required
• Observe and conduct Urine Drug Screens
• Follow all state, federal, Joint Commission and DCF standards
• Communicate all client emergent situations in a calm and organized manner to appropriate parties
• Follow the client schedules as defined and ensure the clients are present and on time
• Assist in training BHT staff as warranted
• Facilitate client groups under the direction of the Clinical Director and Supervisor
• Assist with disinfecting the facility
• Miscellaneous Housing keeping duties
• Folding laundry and linens as warranted
• Facilitating groups
• Complete all documentation and group notes within the allotted time frame.

Performance Objectives:

• Communicate all department needs to the supervisor
• Ensure 100% compliance with Life Safety and Environment of Care standards
• Attend all meetings and trainings as scheduled
• Ensure personal state required trainings are current
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and ethical behavior at all times with clients, families and other professionals

Essential Skills:

• Ability to communicate clearly to supervisors, co-workers and clients
• Basic computer knowledge
• Knowledge of

KIPU EMR

• Ability to follow through with direct supervisor and other department staff
• Goal/target-oriented
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• Highly organized
• Ability to follow direction as instructed and follow through on tasks assigned
• Possess a positive attitude
• Remain awake and alert during all working hours

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in Joint Commission and DCF regulations
• Experience in the substance abuse/mental health care field
• Knowledge of the 12

Steps State of Emergency Declared:

In the event that a state of emergency is declared, employees may be required to stay on sight during the state of emergency based on their position. This may include situations such as snow storms, ice storms, hurricanes, tropical storms, or any other government declaring a state of emergency, as well as an extraordinary company emergency as designated by the Chief Operations Officer. As a part of their job responsibilities, designated employees are expected to work through the state of emergency.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00 – $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Addiction Medicine Psychiatry Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Overnight shift Rotating weekends Application Question(s): Are you able to work rotating weekends, especially on Sunday? Driving is a requirement of the job. Are you able to drive and have a clear driving record?

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Required) Overnight Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

West Palm Beach, FL 33409 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

West Palm Beach, FL 33409: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person