Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

The Behavioral Health Technician will monitor clients, transport them for treatment, communicate and document all occurrences, and help to provide a safe, caring environment in which the clients can recover. The Client Support Staff spend more direct time with the clients than any other position, and as such, are the lead role models in helping the clients to rebuild new lives. Requires maintaining a positive, productive attitude, even when clients may be argumentative or non-compliant. All potential candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening to include cannabis products. Job Functions Monitor/supervise clients at all times.

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Recovery Community, 12 step meetings, gym, outside activities, Outpatient Clinic, wherever and whenever you are in the presence of active program participants. Ensure that clients adhere to facility rules. Guidance and assurance of program guidelines and requirements at the RC & RF, and wherever and whenever in the presence of active program participants. Support & Intervention - verbally support clients as needed in times of confusion, discontent, and disappointment, helping them to understand the value of the treatment experience while maintaining appropriate boundaries. De-escalation of situations through nonviolent crisis interventions and personal commitment to their wellbeing. Transport clients and/or staff to and from a variety of destinations at the direction and discretion of your immediate supervisor or designee. Record Keeping/Documentation - daily shift reports, client behavioral incidents and any consequences given to clients or turned into staff, maintenance needs, forms or documents used by Virtue At The Pointe Recovery in the course of a treatment episode. Perform inventory on office supplies and food, shop as needed. Making sure all supplies are kept adequately stocked and being certain to inform appropriate parties when supplies are low. Computer filing into electronic medical record (RTC locations) Prepare rooms/units for new clients - When a client discharges treatment, his/her unit must be prepared for the next client, including but not limited to laundry, bedding, sanitizing all areas and cleaning the refrigerator. Perform routine facility maintenance as needed.

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change lightbulbs, air filters etc. Help maintain a clean facility being sure that all trash is emptied, staff areas are kept clean and tidy, outside facility areas are kept debris free,

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cigarette butts, fallen fruit, cups or any other items not in their appropriate place. General housekeeping as needed.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Astoria, OR 97103 (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Astoria, OR 97103: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person