Behavioral Health Technician - All Shifts
Company: ADDICTION AND MENTAL
Location: Warrior
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
DEPARTMENT: CLINICAL
REPORTS TO: SUPERVISOR OF CLINICAL SUPPORT STAFF
SUPERVISES: N/A
Entry Level Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree in Behavioral Science, CRC, or CRSS preferred;
one year experience in alcohol/drug treatment with direct patient
contact preferred. Candidates must possess the ability to
communicate effectively and demonstrate a basic understanding of
the principles of chemical dependency recovery. Maintain records
and have good communication skills.
1. Must have valid driver's license and good driving record.
2. Must be able to walk within the facility and on the grounds of
the facility for approximately one (1) mile per every eight (8)
hour shift.
3. Must be able to continuously sit for approximately three (3)
hours per eight (8) hour shift.
4. Must be able to administer CPR and be certified.
5. Must be able to see and hear constantly.
6. Must be emotionally and physically capable of functioning under
stressful situations.
7. Must be able to stand continuously in increments of 45 minutes
to one (1) hour.
8. If recovering, two years of continuous verifiable
abstinence.
General Responsibilities:
Behavioral Health Techs are integral in the overall functioning of
the facility. In all instances, the Techs will interact with the
patient in accordance with established treatment policies and
procedures. Techs may facilitate patient orientation, as
necessary.
Essential Functions:
1. Assist in luggage and body searches.
2. Monitor and sometimes facilitate the Book Studies and Recovery
meetings.
3. Must be aware of patient locations, at all times, circulating
around the facility on a regular basis and document hourly
checks.
4. Assure that all patients follow the Bradford Program Schedule
and are on time for each assignment.
5. Supervise and sometime facilitate patient activities as
directed.
6. Assure the patients are in their rooms at the designated time in
the evening.
7. Oversee med line to prevent diversion and to de-escalate
situations as they arise.
8. Assist patients to and from activities, medication times, and
meals when unable to physically walk.
9. Assist the counselor as assigned and engage in appropriate
documentation.
10. Responsible for the adherence to all applicable policies and
procedures.
Behavioral Health Technician (cont'd)
11. Demonstrates the ability to assist patients in overcoming their
denial and resistance to treatment and completion of treatment
goals.
12. Demonstrated the ability to manage communities, redirect
behavior, and document shift reports.
13. Attend staff training and programs as directed.
14. Assist nurses as directed by supervisor.
15. Drive patients to and from appointments, to include patient
outings, as directed.
16. Drive to purchase patient sundries and miscellaneous items;
including nicotine products as directed.
17. Must maintain a professional demeanor and appearance, must not
appear impaired or disoriented, but rather must present coherent
and articulate speech, kept appearance, alert, oriented, and
responsive to patients' needs and concerns.
18. Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness as to
perform the job in a safe manner.
19. Must be able to work in a cooperative manner with co-workers,
managers, clients, and prospective clients.
20. Regular attendance.
21. Other duties as assigned.
Know and abide by the general provisions of 42 CFR Part2,
"Confidentiality of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Patient Records", and 45
CFR "Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act." This
position has unrestricted access to patient identifying and patient
health information.
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