Behavioral Health Technician

Pleasant Cove LLC; Arizona; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great work environment

Job summary

Pleasant Cove LLC is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to coordinate and implement behavioral health services in a residential facility for adolescents. The role requires knowledge of adolescent mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring conditions, with strong communication and problem-solving skills in a small team.

Responsibilities include supervising daily routines, attending to clients’ physical and emotional needs, administering medications per policy, and assisting with

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• A valid Arizona Driver’s License.
• Current DPS Fingerprint Clearance.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• TB test negative.

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee daily living routines for Elevate clients with prior approval for changes.
• Attend to physical, emotional, and medical needs of clients.
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained.
• Conduct random UA drug screenings and medication administration per policy.
• Transport clients, prepare meals, and maintain group home upkeep.
• Facilitate 1-2 psycho-education groups daily and monitor activities.
• Communicate with case managers and Behavioral Health professionals regarding needs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Arizona Driver's License

Education

1-2 years BHT experience

Job description

Job Description

Job Overview

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) must exhibit strong ability to coordinate and implement behavioral health services in a Residential facility. The BHT MUST be knowledgeable of adolescent mental health/substance abuse issues and complexities. Has the ability to problem solve and effectively communicate with compassion to team members and residents. This is a small residential facility that service adolescents with trauma, substance abuse and co-occurring conditions. GREAT WORK ENVIRONMENT. Only serious candidates who love working with Adults.

Education/Experience

• -1-2 years experience as BHT.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee the Approved daily living routine (i.e.: group sessions, activities, events, chores, appointments, etc.) for Elevate clients, seeking prior approval before making any changes.
• Attend to the physical, emotional, and medical needs of clients.
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained.
• Complete random room checks
• Conduct random or when usage expected UA’s and drug screening
• Administer medication to clients per Policies & Procedures.
• Additional daily duties will include, but are not limited to transporting clients, preparing meals in accordance with posted menu, maintenance, cleanliness, and upkeep of the group home.
• Offers consistent and predictable approach to clients’ behavior through emotional warmth, affection, and support.
• Assist resident in developing coping skills for all feelings.
• Facilitate at least 1-2 psycho-education groups a day.
• Monitor residents treatment groups and weekly social activities.
• Follow up with Lead BHT and Behavioral Health Professional regarding client needs.
• Participate in inspection process and follow up on assigned needs.
• Follow-up on assigned facilities Incident Reports.
• Responsible for regular correspondence with client team members, including, but not limited to case managers, Behavioral Health Professional, Probation Offices, and Therapist.

Skilled Requirements

• 1. Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team environment.
• 2. Maintain confidentiality of information.
• 3. A valid Arizona Driver’s License
• 4. Current and valid level 1 DPS Fingerprint Clearance card.
• 5: Current and valid Cpr/First Aid Card
• 6: Negative TB Test

Current Shift

• Monday-Friday 2:00 PM- 10:00PM
• Monday-Friday 6:00AM-2:00PM
• Friday-Sunday 6:00PM-6:00AM
• Friday-Sunday 6:00AM-6:00PM

Any offer of employment is contingent upon a successful verification of driving records, employment, education, and criminal background search.'