SUMMARY:

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is responsible for maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment in this behavioral health residential program (16-beds; 12-18 years old) with an emphasis on high-quality service and client satisfaction. This position also conducts a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities in supporting the day-to-day operations, client support and services of the program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides daily client support in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team. Responsible for ensuring clients follow the daily schedule including times for groups, meals, medications, scheduled recreation, educational activities, waking, bedtimes and break times. Facilitates non-clinical activities, recreation and outdoor activities. Assists with admission and discharge procedures as needed, including, but not limited to conducting searches of clients and their belongings, orienting new clients and assisting them in settling into the program. Assists with meal set-up, serving, cleanup and light chores. Conducts and documents regular head counts of clients. Utilizes principals in verbal de-escalation according to their training. Administers medications to clients.

QUALIFICATIONS ANDEXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent required Experience working in the mental health, substance abuse treatment or human service field preferred but not required; Experience working with adolescents is highly desirable but also not required Must display the use of appropriate independent judgment to determine appropriate course of action in resolving problems Must have basic ability in use of computers to be able make entries and utilize electronic health records Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record for the past 3 years Must be able to adequately pass an EEC criminal background check

Pay:

$23.00 - $25.00 per hour Ability to

Commute:

Northampton, MA 01060 (Required)

Work Location:

In person