Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - PRN (All Shifts) | Briscoe

Behavioral Health Technician-Briscoe Lake Charles Program

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Job Summary

Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. is seeking Behavioral Health Technicians. PRN opportunities are available. Schedule include rotating shifts, including weekends, and holidays as needed. The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct supervision of clients in treatment. Behavioral Health Technicians work directly with the clients supervising all daily activities. Behavioral Health Technicians are needed for direct client supervision 24 hours and 7 days per week. All Behavioral Health Technicians report directly to the Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor and are expected to work closely with all clinical, medical, and other Residential staff to ensure clients receive comprehensive substance abuse treatment services.

Responsibilities and Duties

It is the duty and responsibility of the Behavioral Health Technician to:

• ensure a safe environment for clients;
• exercise therapeutic communication skills;
• take steps to de-escalate distressed clients;
• observe and document client behavior;
• assist with therapeutic and recreational activities;
• monitor clients' physical well-being;
• provide input regarding client progress to the interdisciplinary team;
• oversee the activities of the facility when there is no professional staff on duty;
• assess situations related to relapse and to provide access to appropriate medical care when needed;
• function as client advocate;
• monitor residents to ensure their compliance with daily schedules and to ensure their safety at all times;
• receive and pass verbal and written feedback to clinical, medical, and other Program staff as requested about client activity and behaviors;
• monitor visits from children and family members and provide documentation as requested by clinical staff and BHT Supervisor;
• monitor and observe clients taking medications as requested by nursing staff or the BHT Supervisor, complete all required documents in the clients charts as instructed, and inform BHT Supervisor and nursing staff of any problems or concerns;
• complete all Incident Reports prior to the end of scheduled shift as required by Incident Policy and Procedure;
• assist with the planning and organization of therapeutic client activities both on and off the program campus;
• conduct urine screens as requested and complete all required documentation;
• facilitate and supervise all client feedback meetings;
• facilitate and monitor client phone calls;
• facilitate and supervise any community or in-house 12 step meetings (must be present);
• complete client bed checks every 20 minutes or as requested by Program Manager and complete required documentation via emails during night runs;
• complete facility security rounds and ensure all doors and gates are locked and secured when appropriate;
• submit shift reports to BHT Supervisor throughout shift via email as requested;
• contact BHT Supervisor in the event of a fire or evacuation of the treatment facility as required;
• perform property searches on all new clients as requested and perform searches on clients returning to the program from outside activities (NO CAVITY SEARCH);
• assist with other program functions as requested by BHT Supervisor including but not limited to transportation and monitoring of the front desk;
• assist with providing clients cigarettes as scheduled per shift requiring staff to be in a smoking area with all clients smoking at one time; and
• perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

Required:

Minimum qualifications include the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours.

Preferred:

Preferred qualifications include the following:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field (Social Work, Psychology, Education)
• 3 plus years of Behavioral Health Technician in Acute Psych experience
• Knowledge of Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholic Anonymous principles
• 2 years of Behavioral Health Technician in Acute Psych and substance abuse treatment experience
• CPI de-escalation training knowledge

Compensation and Benefits

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