Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Technician I

Your role involves working evenings, in-person, Monday to Friday from 11:00 am - 8:00 pm.

OCD Anxiety Centers has a true passion for bringing help and hope to some of the most underserved clinical populations. We strive to change the lives of individuals and their families who have been suffering from unrelenting anxiety, disturbing and terrifying thoughts, uncontrollable worry, exhausting behaviors and rituals, and avoidance that keeps them from living their lives. We are an evidence-based practice, which means we do what works, we stay up to date with scientific research, and we regularly attend international training to keep us at our very best.

Our investment in you includes a competitive salary based on experience, 401k match, core benefits: medical/dental/vision, with the company contribution to medical benefit for employee, company-paid employee life insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off includes 15 days (120 hours) of "Paid Time Off", 5 days (40 hours) of "Sick Time", and 9 days (72 hours) "Company holiday" pay, paid specialized ongoing training, strengthening your skills, experiences, and connections that will help advance your career.

The purpose of your role is to focus on learning, creating a positive culture, and productively engaging with the team. You will support and ensure clients function safely, effectively, and efficiently while promoting the best quality and output standards. You will collaborate with your team and Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor to ensure the maintenance or treatment fidelity, company policy, procedures, and client satisfaction is met to standards. Key performance indicators include zero documentation errors on a weekly basis, average facility audit score 90%, 5-7 hours per day of active facilitation/support on treatment floor, master of BHT competencies within 30-60 days of employment, live the OCD Anxiety Centers values by being an example of positivity, optimism, growth and change within your community of peers, reduce early discharges by a minimum of 10% and ALOS of a minimum of 52 days by ensuring treatment satisfaction.

Competencies include demonstrating understanding of the client level system, disorder modules, EMR system, youth clients core concepts, behavioral contingency plan, Exposure Groups, DBT Groups, Specialty Skills Groups, systematic issues, Crisis Response Plan, de-escalation, crisis intervention and behavior management, controlled use key holder, kindles, IOP policies, telehealth, coping script, exposures in the community, weekly survey, food exposure items, and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities include actively engaging clients through clinical interactions, providing high standards of helpful, professional, and caring treatment, facilitating groups, monitoring clients' daily activities, managing business resources, planning and implementing lesson plans, maintaining written documentation, mastering de-escalation techniques and crisis management, encouraging team engagement, expanding knowledge and skills, maintaining clients satisfaction, integrating OCD Anxiety Center's mission, adhering to all company policies and procedures, presenting self in a professional manner, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and other duties as assigned.

The skills and expertise you have include some college or experience in a related field, ability to think critically, willingness to work as a team, proficient knowledge of computers, accurate and efficient electronic data entry, punctuality, organization, detail-orientation, initiative, multitasking, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, thriving in a changing work environment, and physical demands of the job.

Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field, OCD, anxiety, trauma experience, and Spanish preferred.

Disclaimer: OCD Anxiety Centers has not designed this job description to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Furthermore, OCD Anxiety Centers reserves the right to change or assign new duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time, with or without notice. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) statement: OCD Anxiety Centers is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, disability, political affiliation, personal appearance, family responsibilities, or any other legally protected class under federal, state, or local law. This applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, job assignments, promotions, working conditions, scheduling, benefits, wage and salary administration, disciplinary action, termination, social, educational, and recreational programs.

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