Under the supervision of the Executive and Clinical Director, the Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is responsible for maintaining the client activity schedule, observing and reporting client participation in the program, and assists clients in benefiting from program services through the use of appropriate crisis prevention and de-escalation skills. The BHT documents each shift on client behavior and participation in programming and communicates pertinent client information across shifts and to other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
Job Summary:
Qualifications:
- a bachelor’s degree and behavioral health or health related field or
- a bachelor’s degree in any field, plus one year of work experience in behavioral health service delivery; or
- a high school diploma or GED, and a combination of behavioral health education and/or work experience totaling a minimum of one year;
- must be at least 21 years of age;
- must be able to pass e-verify and background check;
- must possess current CPR and First Aid certifications
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Models appropriate physical and emotional boundaries with clients and co-workers
- Monitors clients continuously and maintains a safe, protective environment for the clients
- Maintains a clean and orderly environment in all client, staff and facility areas
- Monitors and documents client participation in program activities, as well as client’s behaviors and symptomatology
- Adheres to posted client activity schedules and assists clients in participating successfully in each scheduled activity
- Process newly admitted clients into the facility and orients new clients to program rules and policies and procedures, as well as orienting new patients to the peer group and Staff
- Complete room and baggage searches; must pass search training and have completion certificate
- Conducts clothing searches and room/facility searches for contraband per policy and procedures, and as directed by the Manager
- Complies with security procedures to limit and control contraband in client areas and to prevent dangerous behavior as well as AMA clients
- UA appropriate clients following insurance and private pay guidelines
- Transport clients as necessary to 12 Step Meetings, court appointments, airport pickups, gym etc. (if approved driver on company commercial liability policy)
- Assist clients in developing life skills and enhancing social skills
- Facilitates educational groups on chemical dependency, self-esteem, anger management, life skills, social skills, etc.
- Facilitates Step Groups and Evening Review for clients
- Completes client charting and filing when necessary
- Conducts client bed checks / rounds and documents accordingly
- Assist with client wake-up and preparations for the treatment day
- Follow shift checklist and Daily Guide Reporting requirements
- Performs duties as assigned by supervisor
Guidance of Clients:
- Develops positive, supportive relationship with clients
- Facilitates client group discussions of topics related to facility safety, communication, and promotion of a therapeutic community
- Conducts 1:1 interviews with clients as needed for purposes of crisis prevention or crisis management or to assist clients in following their established treatment plan
- Assist clients in developing life skills and enhancing social skills
- Implements treatment plan interventions as assigned by therapists
- Facilitates educational groups on chemical dependency, self-esteem, anger management, life skills, social skills, etc.
- Functions as a role model and resource to clients
Physical/Emotional Health Requirements:
- Must be without physical or emotional limitation that would impair ability to fulfill the functions of the position, including freedom from substance abuse. The work environment is that characteristic of residential behavioral health treatment services. Must be able to stand, sit, and travel to all areas of the facility and meetings as necessary; as well as read, write, and comprehend the English language. Must physically be able to demonstrate all Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques. Also must be able to pass a Tuberculosis screening (TB test).
Professional Demeanor:
- Maintains professional and ethical conduct at all times
- Maintains professional appearance and behavior
- Adheres to company dress code
- Attends all required training and maintains all certifications
- Attends all required In Service Education Staffing and Clinical Oversight Staffings
- Upholds the policies and procedures of the agency
Treatment Team Participation:
- Demonstrates effective teamwork
- Participates in Performance Improvement activities
- Participates in self-evaluation
- Utilizes all available means to communicate effectively and efficiently with the treatment team
- Pursues established training goals and objectives
Electronic Health Record Documentation:
- Adheres to policies and procedures relating to documentation
- Completes shift note documentation according to agency standards;
- Documents client behaviors and symptomatology in the medical record;
- Documents any incidents or unusual occurrences per policy and procedure.
