Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Technician

Pinellas County Safe Haven (South County) - St. Petersburg, FL 33712

Salary Range $16.50 Hourly Position Type Full Time Education Level High School/GED Category Nonprofit - Social Services

Boley Centers, Inc., a private, non-profit organization serving individuals with mental disabilities, individuals and families who are homeless, veterans and youth in Pinellas County, has an opening for a Full Time Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) at its Pinellas Safe Haven location.

The Behavior Health Technician provides and/or produces a variety of services for clients living in assigned residential facility. Services include Living Skills Training, transportation to and from activities, counseling, medication monitoring and housekeeping assistance. Also responsible for maintaining records, receipts and other documentation as required by regulations, policies and procedures.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain accurate accounting of all controlled medications, completing proper medication records as required. Distributes medications to clients, reporting any observed problems to supervisor or other appropriate official.
• Provide direct/indirect assistance, guidance and instruction to clients with tasks relating to the development, reinforcement and maintenance of skills necessary to perform daily living functions independently and with an acceptable level of competence. Such tasks include, but are not limited to laundry, cooking, cleaning, personal hygiene and personal business management.
• Perform housekeeping chores as assigned and/or necessary which may include activities normally associated with proper maintenance of living quarters, i.e. vacuuming, dusting, washing, trash removal, wiping various surfaces, etc.
• Participate in the design, implementation and maintenance of behavioral programs. Provides one-on-one and group counseling sessions. Plan, conduct and document sessions in accordance with policy practice and/or procedure.
• Record in appropriate log, journal or report, observations regarding client behavior, unusual activities and/or events that may be proper to communicate to other staff or information that is deemed appropriate to ensure the safe and effective operation of the facility.
• Maintain appropriate client-related documentation including service implementation plans, behavioral and intervention reports, primary summaries, activity reports, etc. Participates in client-related activities, comprehensive service implementation plan meetings, staffings, ITM's etc.
• Respond to crisis situations using verbal or physical intervention techniques appropriate to the level of the situation at hand.
• Maintain verbal and written communications with outside agencies, community service providers, agency staff, case managers, family members and others as appropriate and necessary regarding matters related to client welfare.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Associates degree preferred. High school diploma may qualify with relevant experience. With an Associates degree or a high school diploma, completion of certification as a Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT) required within time frame allotted per Agency policy. A Bachelor's degree may substitute for certification as a Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT). Education must be from an accredited school, college, or university.
• With an Associate's degree, must have a minimum of 1-year paid experience in behavioral health care. With a high school diploma must additionally have 2 years of paid experience in behavioral health care. A Bachelor's degree may substitute for required experience.
• Knowledge of mental illness, counseling techniques, behavior modification preferred.
• Valid Florida driver's license required.
• Must pass a Level II background check and drug screen.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. Veterans encouraged to apply. Boley Centers is a drug-free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use. EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFWP