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Magnolia City Detox

Behavioral Health Technician

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What they do

A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

$33,378 / year median in Texas

+15% projected growth

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Job Description

The Behavioral Health Technician acts as a representative of treatment team staff and observes all patient activity including maintaining a visible presence within the resident population, and reporting observations to clinical and medical staff. The Behavioral Health Technician will also assist nursing staff in performing routine procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities :
  • Aids in new resident intake in accordance with policies and procedures.
  • Ensures timeliness of residents to and from groups, individual therapy, and meetings in accordance with daily schedule.
  • Supports staff with the enforcement of and accountability for rules and guidelines as outlined in resident handbooks.
  • Assists staff and residents in the administration and performance of waived urine analysis and breathalyzer testing in accordance with policies and procedures.
  • Assists staff in checking resident vitals in accordance with policies and procedures.
  • Communicates concerning client behavior to appropriate staff in a manner which staff fully understands.
  • Assists in crisis intervention as appropriate in accordance with policy and procedures.
  • Responsible for knowing and facilitating emergency safety procedures in accordance with Magnolia City Recovery Center's policies and procedures.
  • Assists with inventory, general maintenance of supplies and equipment to maintain a clean and safe environment for residents which includes but is not limited to bed checks, room sweeps, and ensuring readiness of units/rooms in accordance with Magnolia City Recovery Center policy and procedures.
  • Assists in making daily visual inspections of property for documenting quality improvement needs, guest or safety concerns, and supplies needed.
  • Participates and completes all required training in accordance with Magnolia City Recovery Center policy and procedures
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Oral and written communication skills preferred
  • Ability to handle stress and crisis, and interact with clients of varied temperaments with a professional demeanor preferred
  • Knowledge of mental health issues and chemical dependency preferred
  • Computer skills with basic software systems preferred
  • Organizational and time management skills preferred
  • Flexibility in days and hours available for scheduled work including weekends preferred.
Pay:
$15.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person