Behavioral Health Technician

Job Description

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE: 

Behavioral Health Technicians are mental health employees who provide hands-on care to individuals with varying degrees of mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders. BHT’s perform a vital, front-line function as they observe, monitor and interact with patients. The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for providing services as part of a multi-disciplinary team to persons with mental illness and/or substance abuse problems.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist patients in articulating personal goals for recovery.
  
• Accompany patient on outings/appointments, always keeping them in line of sight.
  
• Provide direct one-on-one therapeutic interventions under the direction of their supervisor.
  
• Monitors all patients through the treatment experience, keeping patients in line of sight in the unit and regularly checking on patients in bedrooms or other areas.
  
• Diffusing situations where patients may be escalating or expressing concerns.
  
• Providing emotional support to patients.
  
• Alerting medical professionals to intervene in emergencies or changes in behavior.
  
• Assist patients in determining their treatment objectives.
  
• Teaches & supports acquisition and utilization of skills needed to facilitate individual recovery.
  
• Observes patients to detect behavior patterns and reports observations to medical staff.
  
• Promotes knowledge of available service options and choices.
  
• Observes the progress patients make toward meeting their objectives.
  
• Co-Facilitates groups with counselors if there are over 12 residents in group.
  
• Works as a welcome greeter at the door for new residents.
  
• Assists in graduation bios, photos, and ceremony.
  
• Assists and supports patients in day-to-day activities including, but not limited to, waking routines, morning hygiene, meals, group therapy, nighttime routine, evening hygiene, observations, and free time.
  
• Monitors smoke breaks, phone calls and visitation.
  
• Maintain therapeutic records and data necessary in EMR to monitor progress.
  
• Attends weekly supervision meeting.
  
• Surveys Residents for Patient satisfaction
  
• Maintains Daily Group Therapy Board.
  
• Monitors Medication administration when needed to prevent diversion.
• Maintains Cleanliness of workspace.
  
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
  
• CPR/BLS Certification required.
  
• Must complete Ohio Peer Recovery Support Specialist within 1 year of hire.

REQUIRED SKILLS OR ABILITIES:

Required Skills for this position include but are not limited to:

• Ability to interact with a multi-disciplinary team to assist in facets of the recovery program relating to physical health.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the treatment team to ensure the safety of the client.
  
• Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and assumption of responsibilities not delineated in the job description which is related to work as a member of an addiction treatment team.
  
• Attention to detail and organization.
  
• Computer literate with experience in a Windows environment.
  
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  
• Ability to prioritize work and work-related responsibilities.
  
• Excellent observation skills
  
• Customer/Client Focus
  
• Stress Management/Composure

EEO STATEMENT:
OVP Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, OVP Health complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
OVP Health expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper inference with the ability of Ohio Valley Physician Inc. employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.