Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Technician# Behavioral Health TechnicianMartin Lott Residence - St. Petersburg, FL 33713## OverviewSalary Range$16.50 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftAnyEducation LevelHigh School/GEDCategoryNonprofit - Social Services## DescriptionSummaryDescription: Provides and/or produces a variety of services for clients living in assigned residential facility. Services include, but are not limited to, Living Skills Training, transportation to and from activities, counseling, medication monitoring, and housekeeping assistance. Maintains proper records, receipts and other documentation as required by regulation, policy and/or procedure.Duties (Function):Primary (Essential):* Maintains accurate accounting of all controlled medications, completing proper medication records as required. Distributes medications to clients, reporting any observed problems to supervisor or other appropriate official.* Provides direct/indirect assistance, guidance and instruction to clients with tasks relating to the development, reinforcement and maintenance of skills necessary to perform daily living functions independently and with an acceptable level of competence. Such tasks include, but are not limited to laundry, cooking, cleaning, personal hygiene and personal business management.* Performs housekeeping chores as assigned and/or necessary which may include activities normally associated with proper maintenance of living quarters, i.e. vacuuming, dusting, washing, trash removal, wiping various surfaces, etc.* Participates in the design, implementation and maintenance of behavioral programs. Provides one-on-one and group counseling sessions. Plans, conducts and documents sessions in accordance with policy practice and/or procedure.* Records in appropriate log, journal or report, observations regarding client behavior, unusual activities and/or events that may be proper to communicate to other staff or information that is deemed appropriate to ensure the safe and effective operation of the facility.* Maintains appropriate client-related documentation including service implementation plans, behavioral and intervention reports, primary summaries, activity reports, etc. Participates in client-related activities, comprehensive service implementation plan meetings, staffings, ITM's etc.* Responds to crisis situations using verbal or physical intervention techniques appropriate to the level of the situation at hand.* Maintains verbal and written communications with outside agencies, community service providers, agency staff, case managers, family members and others as appropriate and necessary regarding matters related to client welfare. Secondary:* Operates agency or own vehicle to transport client(s) to and from activities, events, appointments, as assigned or requested.* Ensures foodstuffs are properly stored.* Conducts and properly documents fire drills.* Provides appropriate consideration, as directed, to those clients with special physical needs.* Assists in the design and implementation of behavioral contracts.* Routes/reroutes, as necessary, client mail and inter-agency communications.* Will comply with Compliance Plan and standards of conduct and report any non-compliance to the appropriate official.* Will attend all required trainings.* Completes other duties as assigned.## QualificationsQualifications:Education: Associates degree preferred. A high school diploma may qualify with relevant experience. With an Associates degree or a high school diploma, completion of certification as a Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT) required within time frame allotted per Agency policy. A Bachelor's degree may substitute for certification as a Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT). Education must be from an accredited school, college, or university. Experience: With an Associate’s degree, must have a minimum of 1-year paid experience in behavioral health care. With a high school diploma must additionally have 2 years of paid experience in behavioral health care. A Bachelor's degree may substitute for required experience.Knowledge: Knowledge of mental illness, counseling techniques, behavior modification preferred.Skills andAbilities: Good skills and demonstrated abilities in communication-verbal and written, interpersonal relations, teaching/instructing, counseling, coaching, training, basic math and language, record keeping, evaluating, organization and planning, following procedures/ instructions-verbal and/or written, crisis intervention and such others that are usually and customarily considered necessary for satisfactory completion of essential duties.PerformanceStandards: Must comply with all work-related rules and standards including, but not limited to attendance. Must not present a direct threat to the safety or health of self or others.WorkingConditions: Primarily indoor work with some exposure to outdoors when transporting/accompanying clients to activities/events. Exposure to a potential physical hazard may occur when dealing with difficult clients. Overtime may be necessary from time to time.PhysicalRequirements: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Physical activities including, but not necessarily limited to climbing, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, talking, seeing, hearing, handling, sitting, reaching - above or below waist, driving, at varying frequency and intensity may be required to satisfactorily accomplish one or more of essential duties.Machines,Tools, Equipment, andMaterials: May include but may not necessarily be limited to standard household appliances, household cleaning materials, standard office supplies and equipment, telephone, automobile/van, food preparation equipment/ materials.SafetyEquipment: May include, but may not necessarily be limited to, use of vehicle seat belts, protective gloves/apron, weight (lifting) belt. Special or unusual circumstances may require use of emergency safety equipment including, but not necessarily limited to fire extinguisher, first aid equipment/materials, etc.SpecialRequirements: Valid Florida driver's license required.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse helps ensure that caregivers, health workers, and educators meet Level 2 background screening standards before they can work with children, seniors, or other vulnerable groups. For more information, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr