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.)
Enforcing policies and procedures
Maintaining infection control and environment of care policies and standards.
Facilitating groups as needed, program activities, and maintaining residents schedules.
Recurring COWS/CIWA assessment, interaction, observation, and documentation of residents.
Communicating thoroughly between shifts.
Assisting as needed in Crisis Intervention.
Assisting in residents discharge, facilitating residents transportation and continuity of care with next level of care environment and/or facility.
Other duties as assigned by management.
Competencies:
Ability to multi-task, delegate tasks, manage residents care, maintain facility standards.
Desire to assist those with chemical dependency in their recovery
Strong professional and ethical boundaries
Education:
Minimum High School Graduate or GED.
RADT registration
Experience:
2 years experience in the field of recovery or equivalent human services work experience preferred.
Prior experience in detox environment highly desired.
Computer Skills:
Computer Literacy in doc, spreadsheet, and email.
Ability to learn proficiency in KIPU Systems Residents Management Software
Certificates & Licenses:
Valid Driver’s License
CPR/First AID
Drug and Alcohol Counseling Credential or Internship Preferred
Other Requirements:
Negative TB test results within past year
Medical Clearance to work within past year
Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug screenings
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
Standing
Walking
Sitting
Transverse Stairs
Handling / Using Fingers
Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
Reach Outward
Reach Above Shoulder
Squat or Kneel
Bend or Twist
Other Physical Demands:
Ability to lift/carry 20-50 lbs, Ability to push/pull 20-50 lbs
Moderate frequency of computer keyboarding,
Moderate frequency of viewing a computer monitor
Daily cleaning including but not limited to: wiping, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing, washing dishes
Assisting in meal preparation, installing water containers for consumption, and shopping as necessary including pushing of carts and carrying grocery boxes/bags.
Conducting garbage disposal, recycling, and collection.
Occasional walks, hikes, and sports outings with residents for physical activities.
Frequent support of residents in gym environment
