Behavioral Health Technician - DDRP Atascocita Residential

Brief Description The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (“The HARRIS CENTER”) is looking for a Behavioral Health Technician to join our team. The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) works under the direction of the Lead Behavioral Health Technician and/or the Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor. The BHT is responsible for providing direct care and support to clients in a dual diagnosis residential treatment program. The BHT assists in maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment, ensuring that program rules are adhered to, and clients are actively engaged in treatment activities. This role ensures that the team provides high‑quality care and support to clients with mental health, substance use, and behavioral disorders. The BHT is also responsible for monitoring client vitals and reporting results to nursing. Other duties include driving/transport and handling/serving food. What You Will Do Provide direct supervision of clients, ensuring safety, security, and compliance with program rules. Assist clients with daily activities, including meals, hygiene, and program participation. Observe and document client behaviors, reporting any concerns or unusual behaviors to medical and clinical staff, including clients on precautions (fall, seizure, suicide, etc). Conduct room checks, headcounts, and random client searches to ensure a safe environment. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including therapists, nurses, and physicians, to coordinate comprehensive care. Address any client concerns in a professional manner and elevate to appropriate team members as needed. Serve as a role model to the clients in the residential facility. Facilitate and engage clients in group discussions and interactive sessions. Accompany clients to on and off‑site appointments, meetings, and activities, as needed. Assist in enforcing individualized treatment plans developed by clinical staff. Provide direct crisis intervention when necessary, using agency‑approved de‑escalation techniques. Ensure compliance with daily program schedule. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client progress, incidents, and other relevant information in the electronic health records system, agency incident reports system, contractor reporting system and/or client paper record. Complete required forms, including daily logs and incident reports. Maintain accurate documentation and reports, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations. Regularly monitor and record/report client vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, temperature) as scheduled or requested by medical/nursing staff. Report abnormal or concerning vital signs to medical staff immediately. Report abnormal, unusual or changes to behavior to medical/nursing and clinical staff immediately. Assist in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the residential facility (housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, etc.). Assist during adverse weather conditions including onsite presence as required. Assist in serving food to clients. Assist in transporting clients to off‑campus appointments, meetings and activities, as needed via agency‑designated vehicles. Perform other duties as assigned. Education High School Diploma or General Education Diploma. Experience Additional education in behavioral health or related field preferred. Other Key Qualifications Must have a valid driver’s license. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Excellent observation skills. Effective communication (verbal and written) skills needed for documentation. Knowledge of and ability to apply agency‑approved crisis intervention techniques (Handle with Care). Ability to de‑escalate as part of client management. Ability to handle high‑stress situations and make sound decisions in emergencies. Understanding of Standard Universal Precautions and Infection Control procedures. Ability to utilize medical machines (vital sign equipment). Ability to utilize basic computer skills. Positive interpersonal skills. Well organized and self‑directed. Ability to coordinate and collaborate with other disciplines inter and intra agency wide, as well as staff and clients. Demonstrate ethical conduct, professionalism and confidentiality in all activities. What We Have To Offer The Harris Center offers a competitive salary and a suite of benefits designed to enrich your life professionally and personally. Benefits include a robust retirement plan with company matching, a paid time off program including prior service credit, cell phone discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, a free Headspace subscription, Employee Assistance Program support, and eligible student loan forgiveness programs. What Else You Should Know This posting is associated with position number 64032. Schedule: Night Shift 6:00 pm-6:30 am. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD