Behavioral Health Technician

Position Summary Behavioral Health Tech I (BHT I) is responsible for assisting and supporting patients through the entire treatment experience from admission through discharge. BHT I will be contributing insightful, practical, and meaningful information to the treatment planning process. BHT I responsibilities primarily include ensuring patient safety, providing patient interventions, leading psychoeducational groups, and supporting patients.

Essential Job Functions

• Adheres to all DBH policies and procedures.

• Conducts self in a manner that represents DBH values.

• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude.

• Provides exemplary customer service to all patients.

• Exhibits understanding and respect for cultural and lifestyle diversity.

• Understand and maintain professional boundaries and professional ethics.

• Follows directions as given by facility leadership.

• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records; and of facility/company proprietary, privileged, and/or confidential information.

• Facilitates patient daily needs per the program schedule, including but not limited to: waking/bedtime routines and hygiene, meals/snacks, bathroom safety observations, free time.

• Assists Nursing staff with duties as directed, for example: patient supervision, vitals, room searches, patient searches, etc.

• Recognizes, responds to, and assists in crisis situations and provides interventions as appropriate.

• Consistently reports to work on time and prepared to perform the duties of the position.

• Assists in the implementation of individual patient treatment plans per clinical team.

• Supports patients during admission and discharge processes. This may include checking in patient belongings, acclimating patients to the program, preparing patients for returning home

• Monitors patient activity and documents any significant patient issues. Ensure accuracy and timely completion of all shift notes, group notes, and other required documentation by the end of shift.

• Maintains an organized and safe environment and performs basic housekeeping duties.

• Conducts regular facility and grounds checks, advising facility leadership of any irregularities or safety concerns.

• Responsible for scheduled shifts and finding coverage if a shift cannot be worked, unless experiencing an emergency

• Attends all staff meetings and in-service trainings.

• Completes all online training, policy verification, and ensures that their employee HR file is kept up to date.

• Observes infection control policies and participates in proper hand hygiene

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Eating Disorder Division:

• Providing supervision and support to patients during mealtimes requires staff to eat meals and snacks with patients.

• Obtain Food Handling/Safety certification within 30 days of hire, training provided. Tasks include food temperature checks, expiration date checks, and proper food storage.

• Must refrain from comments and actions that directly contradict the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model.

• Substance Use Division:

• Accurately and securely collecting urine specimens including verifying donor identification, ensuring chain of custody, and following specific handling procedures

• Residential Treatment Only:

• In states where permissible, passing medicine will be required. Training and/or required certification will be provided.

• Provides transportation services including patient transportation/supervision, errands, shopping, admits, outings, etc. (must be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle).

Knowledge, Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) preferred
• Valid and unrestricted State Driver's License
• Must obtain and maintain CPI certification within 90 days of hire, training provided
• Must obtain and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid, training provided
• Substance Use Division: Minimum 1 year sobriety if in recovery
• Eating Disorder Division: Minimum 1 year recovery from eating disorder if in recovery

Employment Status: Full-time

Schedule: AM Shift: 6am-2pm; PM Shift: 2pm-10pm; OVN Shift 10pm-6am *Priority to fill PM shift first* Work Location: On-site - Dade City, FL

Compensation: Pay Range: $16.00-22.00 hourly

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