SUMMARY:

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is responsible for maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment in this adolescent (12-18 years old), residential, behavioral health treatment program 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, counseling, case management sessions, waking, bedtimes and break times. Facilitates non-clinical activities, recreation and outdoor activities. Assists with meal set-up, serving, cleanup and client chores. Participates in light cleaning and other tasks while residents are sleeping. Maintains an awareness of the safety and security of the facility and refers potential risks and client concerns to a supervisor immediately. Conducts and documents regular head counts. Utilizes principals in verbal de-escalation according to their training. Provides medication to clients and documents medication administration.

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 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

Pay:

$24.00 - $25.00 per hour Ability to

Commute:

Northampton, MA 01060 (Required)

Work Location:

In person