Behavioral Health Technician

Harbor House, Inc; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Ten paid holidays

401K plan

Job summary

Harbor House, Inc. in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for the 2nd shift, including weekends.

The role focuses on ensuring client safety and helping maintain a secure facility, with ability to respond quickly to emergencies and adhere to health and safety regulations. Qualifications include GED or high school diploma, CPR/First Aid, CPI/RADD training, and state RDS certification or willingness to obtain within two months.

Qualifications

• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies and follow safety regulations.
• State certification as Regional Detoxification Specialist (RDS) or willingness to certify within two months.
• GED or high school diploma; some college preferred.
• Valid driver's license and knowledge of safe vehicle operation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with safety and security of clients and facility; respond to emergencies.
• Document client activities and medication-related calls in Credible.
• Supervise client adherence to rules and facility cleanliness.
• Conduct fire and other drills as scheduled; report infractions.
• Transport clients when necessary; ensure all clients are present and safe.
• Complete duties and paperwork as assigned by the Director.
• Follow all company policies and procedures and multitask as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Basic computer knowledge

CPR/First Aid

CPI/RADD training

Driver's license

Education

GED or high school diploma

Regional Detoxification Specialist (RDS) certification

Tools

Credible system

Job description

Behavioral Health Technician

Location-Fort Smith, AR

2nd Shift, including weekend

Job Duties:

Responsible for assisting with the safety and security of clients and the facility. Must have the ability to respond quickly to emergencies that arise with clients, visitors and/or staff and be knowledgeable of regulatory requirements, as well as health and safety necessities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily in a timely manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This person must be proficient in interpersonal and communication skills, have basic computer knowledge and be trained in CPR/First Aid/CPI/RADD and be a state certified Regional Detoxification Specialist (RDS). This person must also have a strong working knowledge of regulatory requirements as well as agency/facility regulations. An understanding of recovery and acknowledgement that many pathways exist towards recovery. Must possess a valid Driver’s License, as driving an agency vehicle will be required. Must have knowledge of safe vehicle operation and of seat belt and child restraint laws for moving vehicles (if working with the Specialized Women’s Services/SWS clients at the Gateway and HH HS locations).

Education and/or Experience

Minimum of a GED or high school diploma, some college is preferred, and certified by the state as a Regional Detoxification specialist o r be willing to complete certification within two months of employment.

Physical Demands

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. Ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 25 pounds or less; manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

Job Duties

• Complete all required client documentation on Credible as it relates to medication calls and other duties required by this position
• Supervise client adherence to rules and regulations, as well as cleanliness of the facility and grounds
• Report necessary infractions or issues to the counselor and/or Director
• Conduct fire and other emergency drills as scheduled
• Document all activities or incidents as needed
• Transport clients when necessary, including SWS children if based at the Gateway or HH HS location
• Secure the building by ensuring that all clients are present and accounted for
• Assist with client self-administration of medications, and documentation in Credible
• Upload information to client files and update daily census, as instructed
• Enforce all client rules including waking of clients and bedtimes, as well as tobacco use restrictions
• Front office coverage including answering the phone and door
• Complete all duties, paperwork, projects, as assigned by the Director
• Follow all company policies and procedures
• Multitask, prioritize and manage time, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Per insurance requirements, all employees must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid diver’s license.

• Benefit package includes employee health, dental and vision insurance, PTO, ten paid holidays and 401K plan.