Medication & Behavioral Health Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Schedule Friday - Sunday 9:00 am - 7:30 pm

Required: Home Care Aid Certification (HCAC) or Medication Assistant Endorsement Certification (MAEC) 

Mission Statement and Vision of Holman Recovery Center:

It is the mission of Holman Recovery Center (HRC) to provide compassionate care to people with substance use disorders in a supportive, non-judgmental residential environment. Our vision is to teach people to utilize the skills needed for long-term recovery through a holistic approach, evidence-based practices and improving relationships to live the life they deserve. Holman Recovery Center operates under five core values: compassion, integrity, equity and inclusion, commitment, and hope.

 

Position Description:

 

The Behavioral Health Medical Technician (BHMT) directly supports clients’ medication needs while participating in the HRC program. They oversee the daily self-administration and documentation of clients’ medications. The BHMT will also help connect clients to healthcare resources in the community as needed during their participation in the HRC program.

 

Duties and Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited to:

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  Performs related work as assigned, including assisting clients with any questions or needs.
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  Assists clients with daily self-administration of medication
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  Works closely with medical team to navigate client medical needs or concerns while in treatment
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  Enters medications into the E-MAR as needed for clients upon intake and as needed for Medical Director approval
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  Assists clients with medical appointments directly relating to any medications
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  Review of client medications prior to admission
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  Keeps med room clean and stocked with PRN medications and medical supplies
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  Maintain first aid kits in all locations of the facility
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  Daily communication with HRC Nurse and Medical director; relating to any concerns with client well being or client medications.
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  Documentation of any client related issues or notable events in EMR
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  Maintains good working relationships and communicates with community resources for MAT programs
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  Works closely with local pharmacies to obtain medications or request refills for enrolled clients
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  Provides oversight to clients during housekeeping, meal service, and various daily activities as back up to BHT’s.
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  Performs related work as assigned, including assisting staff and clients with laundry, dishes, housekeeping, and garbage disposal as back up to BHT’s.
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  Identification of verbal and non-verbal cues for potential aggressive behavior and application of de-escalation techniques to the situation.
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  Provide information to the treatment team to inform treatment decision making.
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  Link clients to available resources in the community post-treatment at Holman Recovery Center.
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  Assist clients in crisis situations involving social, emotional, health, and other problems.
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  Answers and responds to calls at Holman Recovery Center.

 

Qualifications:

Qualifications to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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  The person in this position must be of good character and be suited to meet the physical, mental, emotional, and social needs of the populations served.
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  Must have strong organizational and communication skills.
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  The person must be able to effectively communicate with team members
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  Must have a working knowledge of the “self-administration of medication” process
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  Must be able to make sound decisions with medical staff about client care
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  Must have an understanding and the ability to follow through with HRC medical policy and procedures
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  Must be reliable and able to work shifts as assigned by Supervisor
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  Must understand that substance use disorder is a public health problem and a treatable illness.
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  Must demonstrate professionalism and appropriate boundaries in all interactions with team members and clients
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  Must be able to work independently to complete job tasks with little daily direct supervision
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  Must be able to work well in a Team setting and remain flexible in a changing work environment
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  Willingness to work with adults who may possess some behavioral challenges
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  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
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  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
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  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization
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  Possess basic mathematical skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
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  Must possess basic computer skills for documentation and correspondence
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  Reasoning ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
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  6 consecutive months of employment at Holman Recovery Center in the Recovery Monitor position is required

 

Education and Experience, Certificates, and Licenses:

Must hold a Home Care Aid Certification (HCAC) or Medication Assistant Endorsement Certification (MAEC) and must have and have a high school diploma with at least one year of experience that is relevant to the primary responsibilities of this position.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 

Salary and Benefits Package

Salary range is $20/hr-$27/hr.

Holman Recovery Center will provide medical, dental, vision benefits and a retirement plan to all employees working at least 40 hours/week.

Holman Recovery Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.