Job Detail

POSITION SUMMARY

Behavioral Health Technicians support the function and operations of the treatment facility and the residents we serve. The Behavioral Health Technician ensures the smooth and efficient administration of care while maintaining the quality and integrity of services we provide. This position assists the Counselors, Therapists, and Administrators in setting the tone for the facility to ensure routines and schedules are being followed and met. Behavioral Health Technicians participate in developing and maintaining a therapeutic environment for residents as well as assisting residents in accomplishing treatment goals. The Behavioral Health Technician provides and maintains a clean and safe environment for rehabilitation.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions:

• Assisting in the admissions of residents including orientation, intake assessment, urine screen, protocols and recurring assessments, secure search/storage of personal property.
• Hourly adherence to Joint Commission and DHCS resident care standards.
• Proficient documentation in KIPU Systems residents management software.
• Documenting residents daily progress.
• Facility walk-throughs of care environment establishing a consistent presence and awareness of residents behavior.
• Positively interact with residents at all times and provides support
• Transports residents to community resources, transportations hubs and physician appointments
• Assisting with morning and bedtime routines
• Encouraging socially acceptable habits and behaviors (i.e personal hygiene and grooming, table manners,
  etc.)