Behavioral Health Technician(BHT)

Job Description

Job Description

 

JOB SUMMARY: The BHT staff assists in the maintenance of a safe, secure environment that enhances treatment in a residential environment. The BHT is compassionate and has a strong desire to assist in providing the best care to clients that come for mental health/substance abuse.

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Provides care to clients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment. • Monitors and logs all rounds with clients. • Assists clients with activities of daily living; attends to client behavioral issues and provides assistance in crisis intervention, as needed. • Charts client observations, following policy and procedures requirements/mandates. • Maintains confidentiality of client and all records. • Transports clients to and from appointments, clinics, labs, and or outing activities, as and when appropriate. • Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, and safety, environmental and infection control standards to maintain clean and sanitary environment. * Complete a shift note at the end shift *Other duties may be assigned as needed. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • At least 18 years of age • A Health Screening with TB test results • High School Diploma or equivalency test preferred. • Must be detail oriented with good oral and written communication skills. • 1 year experience working in residential treatment but willing to train the right candidate.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: • Valid Driver’s License • Current CPR certification • RADT or willing to obtain within two weeks of hire • Food Handlers Certification or willing to obtain within 2 weeks of hire.