Description:
The Behavioral Health Tech is a professional member of the team who provides support with the treatment of clients who have various mental health concerns and substance abuse disorders.
SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO POSITION
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Works in a safety-conscious manner which ensure the safe work practices are used in order not to pose a risk to self or in the workplace.
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Complies with company policies and procedures, local, state, and federal regulations.
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The ability to safely transport clients in various company vehicles.
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Conduct 15 minutes headcounts on the clients
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Assist with medication observation.
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Share pertinent information with treatment team as obtained from client, client’s family members, or significant others.
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Participate as a team member in all treatment team meetings and provides input regarding patients’ needs and requirements.
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Provide pertinent patient information based on evaluation, and group and individual interactions, to assist in the patient treatment process.
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Meets with Director of Operations on a regular basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and or improving services
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Effective time management.
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Attend monthly staffing meetings.
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Document client progress/regression according to established policies and procedures.
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Continue with educational courses and in-services training, per policies and procedures.
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Update knowledge of community resources on a continuous basis.
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Respond effectively to changing situations in the work setting.
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Work as a team member, demonstrating maturity under stress and objectivity.
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Demonstrate good communication skills.
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Perform work duties in a professional manner.
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Report abuse of patients’ rights immediately.
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Participate in obtaining the patient’s informed consent for procedures, treatments, and research, as appropriate.
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Participate in Performance Improvement monitoring and evaluating activities.
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Act decisively and effectively in managing staff, patients, and other employees during emergency situation.
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Perform other capacities as needed.
RESPONSAIBLE TO: Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor
SUPERVISED BY: Director of Operations
POSITION/INDIVIDUALS SUPERVISED: None
INTERRELATIONSHIPS: Maintains open communication lines with other BHT’s on Shift, BHT Supervisor, Center staff, attending clinicians and physicians.
STATUS: Non-Exempt
WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
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Position requires work in a temperature controlled environment; 90% of the time spent indoors.
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Potential exposure to violent situations.
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No potential exposure to airborne/blood-borne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials.
MACHINES/EQUIPMENT USED: Computer, Telephone System, Fax Machine, Printer/ Scanner
JOB CATEGORY UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS: Routine tasks involve no potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
POTENTIAL WORKPLACE VIOLENCE: Medium/High Risk Level
Requirements:
1.EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited organization
2.EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of one years’ experience in substance abuse or and a minimum of one year of experience in a partial hospitalization program or other mental health setting.
3.LICENSURE:
RADT Preference
4.SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Ability to work as a team member, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under stressful conditions and be flexible in relation to department needs.
Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards.
Demonstrates Proficiency in Verbal & Written Communication Skills.
Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality Laws.
Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace Policies.
Knowledge of Workplace Violence.
Knowledge of Corporate Integrity & Compliance Program.
Knowledge of current utilized technology.