Behavioral Health Technician

Job Description

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The direct care staff shall be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have a minimum of one year full time experience in a residential setting.
• Familiarity with charting, medication administration and positive behavior support as required.
• Complete a minimum of 30 hours of training in the first year of hire and 20 hours per year thereafter of continuing education.
• Must obtain a valid First Aid/ CPR certification and Water Safety prior to the provision of services to clients.
• Must provide a health screen/physical and a TB test completed by a physician.
• Must maintain a fingerprint background clearance.
• Must have a valid CA driver license.
• HIRING for OVERNIGHT position 10PM-6AM. 

Duties:

• Will be thoroughly familiar with the program plan for each client in the facility.
• Will fully understand behavior modification techniques and how to correctly implement them.
• Will document incidents that occur.
• Will maintain current progress notes and data frequency counts on each client assigned to them.
• Will attend staff meetings and in-service trainings.
• Will be able to instill acceptable behavior on others.
• Will perform basic medical treatment as prescribed and pass medication as directed.
• Will ensure open lines of communication with other staff members.
• Will assist in supervision of meal preparation and housekeeping chores as assigned.
• Have the ability to exercise mature judgment and relate to clients in a warm, caring, and non-expletive means.
• Ensure that the facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and facility like manner.
• Report observation or evidence of violation of any client’s right.
• Participate in client’s recreation program activities.