Behavioral Health Technician/Driver - WARM

Top reasons to work for SMA Healthcare Career growth and advancement potential Great benefits such as: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Paid Personal Leave and Paid Holidays 403b Retirement Plan

• Pay starts at $16 per hour*
• Primarily a transport position; Monday - Friday*

Essential Job Functions Responsible for monitoring the behavior and activities of each client; reports any concerns regarding their health, safety, and well-being to the appropriate authority. Serves as a positive role model; utilizes approved behavior modification techniques; provides positive reinforcement and support to clients. Conducts and participates in basic life skills activities. Processes admissions and discharges for voluntary and/or involuntary clients; orients the client to the facility; explains rules, policies and procedures. Completes required program documentation and reports as required—daily, weekly, monthly, etc. Documents clients’ activities, behavior patterns, changes and occurrences. Ensures clients adhere to established schedule and routine. Obtains required program information; inventories client valuables; collects urine specimens and completes laboratory paperwork if required. Conducts security/safety checks; monitors visitors/clients for contraband; conducts searches; removes dangerous items; performs and/or assists with restraints. Performs general office and public contact duties, such as answering telephones, using program radios, greeting visitors, communicating with the public, police, DCF, hospitals, etc. Participates in meetings as required; converses with staff on client’s progress or lack thereof. Performs general cleaning responsibilities when needed. Attends training/in-services as required. Utilizes approved de-escalation techniques when necessary. Transports clients to other agencies, hospitals, homes, community activities, AA meetings, etc. Ensures compliance with CARF, AHCA, DCF, DJJ and/or DOC standards and security safeguards. Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimum Education and/or Experience Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent. Six months of related human services experience preferred. Preference will be given to those who are certified as Behavioral Health Technicians. Additional education and/or experience may be required as per specific program guidelines. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to utilize behavior management techniques and serve as a role model. Ability to handle verbally and/or physically abusive and aggressive clients and utilize aggression control techniques to ensure the safety and well‑being of the client, other clients, and employees. Ability to communicate effectively with suicidal, mentally, emotionally and psychologically disturbed clients in person and over the telephone. Ability to defuse potentially dangerous situations, and remain calm in an emergency. Ability to understand and implement The Mandt System to assist clients who are in crisis, including the physical ability to restrain or participate in the restraint of a client. Ability to prepare and maintain written documentation. Necessary Special Requirements Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and proof of personal automobile insurance if required to drive an SMA vehicle and/or use a personal vehicle for SMA business. Complete State of Florida mandatory background screening prior to start of employment. Complete SMA required training during the first six (6) months of employment and update if required. Physical Mobility and ability to bend and reach during an 8‑12 hour day. Able to lift minimum 10 pounds. Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to evaluate, intervene, treat, and record client health care needs. Fine motor skills for legible and accurate charting, daily correspondence and presentation, either manually or orally. Work endurance to work 8‑12 hour shifts with a meal break, as possible. Routine 8‑12 hour shifts. Hours and days off may vary. Extra hours may be required. Work assignment locations may vary. Application This class specification is intended to identify the class and illustrate the kinds of duties that may be assigned to its incumbents. It should not be interpreted as describing all of the duties whose performance may ever be required of such an employee or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments such individuals may be given. #J-18808-Ljbffr SMA Healthcare Inc