JOB SUMMARY

The primary role of the Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is providing direct services to female or male clients suffering from mental illness. The Behavioral Health Technician provides supervision of the clients; ensuring their participating in treatment-related services, facilitating psych-educational activities of daily living, and attending community support and recreational activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 18 years of age.
• Proof of High School diploma or GED equivalent highly preferred.
• Minimum of two years experience working with behavioral health populations.
• Must be available to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours.
• Must have criminal background clearance.
• Must have a TB test, CPR/First Aid certification, and health screening.
• If there is a body of water on the grounds, at least one water safety-certified employee is required to be on the premises.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Principles of nutrition, food preparation and storage, and menu planning.
• Housekeeping and sanitation principles.
• Provision of client care and supervision, including communication.
• Provides assistance with prescribed medications that are self-administered.
• Recognition of early signs of illness and the need for professional assistance.
• Availability of community services and resources.
• Familiar with Universal Precautions.
• Assists in the supervision of client activities and is always aware of clients' whereabouts, including breaks and internal activities.
• Attends all mandatory training and in-house conferences/seminars.
• Engages clients in therapeutic activities as appropriate.
• Provides a brief overview of the housing program regarding program rules, procedures, and services, with each new client.
• Maintains order and ensures compliance with rules and regulations; ensures that clients conduct themselves in an orderly manner.
• Monitors and documents clients for signs of medical distress and/or behavioral concerns on an ongoing basis.
• Provides appropriate support and structure for clients in dealing with their recovery; interacts continually with clients.
• Ensures client wake-up and bedtime, escort residents on shopping trips, recreation, medical appointments, etc.
• Always enforces program rules.
• Distributes daily mail to clients and observes confidentiality standards.
• Records accurate and up-to-date reports on every client and continually updates the bed list(s) to ensure that all admissions and discharges are recorded in a timely fashion.
• Reports to the supervisor of any discrepancies in the client's whereabouts.
• Responds appropriately to all medical and other emergencies.
• When assigned to drive Company vehicles, BHTs are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of vehicles.
• Searches all client bags when admitted to the facility. Confiscates and secures any contraband found and notifies the appropriate supervisor on duty in their absence.
• Randomly inspect all rooms, common areas, hallways, and bathrooms every thirty minutes and perform a thorough search of contraband, no less than weekly.
• Must always remain awake while on shift.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

NOTE:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship.

Pay:

$25.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance Application Question(s): Do you have a valid drivers license? Can you commute to Winfield? Are you able to work full time AM, Swing, or NOC shift?

Work Location:

In person