Behavioral Health Technician - Low Barrier Shelter

Behavioral Health Technician-Low BarrierShelter

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Job Summary

Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. is seeking a full-time BehavioralHealth Technician. The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) position provides directsupervision of the Low Barrier Shelter (LBS) guests. BHTs work directly with guestssupervising all daily activities. Guests reside at the Agency's Gravier Street campusand therefore BHTs are needed for direct supervision 24 hours and 7 days perweek. All BHTs are expected to work closely with all staff to ensure guestsreceive comprehensive case management services.


Responsibilitiesand Duties

It is theduty and responsibility of the Behavioral Health Technician to:
• ensure a safe environment for guests;
• exercise effective communication skills to assist guests andde-escalate guests and stressful situations;
• observe and document guest behavior;
• assist with facility, case management, and recreationalactivities;
• monitor guests' physical well-being;
• provide input regarding guest status to the interdisciplinaryteam;
• oversee the activities of the facility when there is no managementstaff on duty;
• function as guest advocate;
• monitor residents to ensure their compliance with daily schedulesand to ensure their safety at all times;
• receive and pass verbal and written feedback to clinical, medical,and other staff as requested about guest activity and behaviors;
• complete all Incident Reports prior to the end of scheduled shiftas required by Incident Policy and Procedure;
• complete guest bed checks every 30 minutes or as requested by BHTSupervisor and/or Program Manager and complete required documentation viaemails during night rounding;
• complete facility security rounds and ensure all doors and gatesare locked and secured when appropriate;
• submit shift reports to BHT Supervisor and/or Program Manager throughoutshift via email as requested;
• contact BHT Supervisor and/or Program Manager in the event of afire or evacuation of the treatment facility as required;
• assist with other program functions as requested by BHT Supervisorand/or Program Manager including but not limited to transportation andmonitoring of the front desk;
• collect, wash, and dry all guest clothing and linen as assigned onlaundry day; and
• perform other duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills

Required
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of Behavioral Health Tech in Acute Psych and substance usedisorder treatment experience
• CPI de-escalation training knowledge
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexiblehours.
• Candidates in recovery must have 2 plus years of sobriety.


Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in related field (social work, psychology,education)
• 3 plus years of Behavioral Health Tech experience in Acute Psych
• Knowledge of Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholic Anonymousprinciples
• . Bilingual a plus (Spanish)

Compensation and Benefits

Competitivecompensation and benefits package includes insurance (health, dental, vision,life, long-term and short-term disability), leave benefits and 401k match.

Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status