Behavioral Health Technician

Responsibilities Actively monitor assigned patients, attend to immediate needs, assist with daily living tasks, de-escalate volatile situations, enforce safety protocols, prevent self-harm attempts, and promptly notify nursing personnel or physicians of any observed changes in condition. Plan, lead, and evaluate recreation-oriented, leisure, and occupational therapy sessions designed to foster skill acquisition, symptom reduction, cognitive restructuring, problem-solving capabilities, stress tolerance, and relaxation techniques. Maintain orderly, clean, and organized living spaces, common areas, and patient rooms while promoting prosocial behaviors, encouraging peer interaction, and reinforcing positive reinforcements consistent with individualized treatment goals. Accurately chart observations, interventions, encounters, and incident reports utilizing electronic health records or paper documentation methods according to facility policies and procedures, ensuring timely submission for review by supervisors and multidisciplinary teams. Work alongside psychiatrists, registered nurses, social workers, psychotherapists, and other mental health professionals to optimize holistic care delivery models, share insights gleaned from frontline engagements, and participate in regular meetings discussing patient status updates, goal modifications, and discharge planning considerations. Carry out assigned aspects of individualized treatment plans developed by licensed practitioners, incorporating pharmacological regimens, psychosocial rehabilitation modalities, milieu-based interventions, and adjunctive therapies into everyday routines and schedules. Teach basic psychiatric concepts, symptom recognition, early warning signs, triggers identification, relapse prevention strategies, coping mechanisms, and self-management techniques to instill hope, autonomy, and self-efficacy. Help prepare patients transitioning back into independent living arrangements or alternative placements by arranging follow-up appointments, linking to community-based resources, and providing ongoing support services, thus minimizing avoidable readmissions and ensuring continuity of care. Prioritize personal well-being through mindfulness practices, exercise routines, stress-reduction techniques, debriefings after challenging shifts, and nurturing a stable work-life balance to sustain empathic engagement, vigilant observation, and solid decision-making capacities in often demanding contexts. Requirements High School Education OR equivalent and two (2) years responsible employment history. Experience in Human Services or related field preferred. A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle. Be able to obtain a Class E driver's license if required. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment. Compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others. Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in patient monitoring, individualized treatment plan execution, and effective communication within multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in implementing therapeutic interventions and promoting patient autonomy and wellbeing. Certifications & Qualifications Class E Driver's License #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor