Behavioral Health Technician - 2nd Shift

WellStone; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, vision

State Retirement with RSA + 457b

9 paid holidays

PTO up to 15 days/year

Company-paid life and AD&D + LTD

Licensure reimbursement

Tuition discounts

Job summary

WellStone is seeking a Behavioral Tech to assist individuals with living, social and financial skills in a group home setting. You will follow treatment directions and support the therapeutic team while learning proper documentation per ADMH standards.

The role runs Monday–Friday, 4:00 PM–12:00 AM. Responsibilities include supervising residents in the absence of the House Supervisor, documenting progress, coordinating activities, administering medications, and maintaining a safe, clean

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Familiar with computers and basic digital tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license with clean 3-year MVR history.
• CPR, SAMA and MAC1 certifications (or ability to obtain).
• CPI certification or training.

Responsibilities

• In the absence of supervision, assume supervisory authority for direct care.
• Provide guidance and reinforcement to residents in the home.
• Document resident progress using the Electronic Health Record.
• Coordinate resident activities within the home and community.
• Complete staff notes, incident and injury reports timely.
• Prepare nutritious meals or assist residents with meals.
• May lift up to 50 lbs and ensure safety in the home.
• Administer medications and document accordingly.
• Attend meetings and complete timesheets and leave requests on time.
• Report facility issues and assist maintenance as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Driver's license

CPR Certification

SAMA Certification

MAC1 Certification

CPI

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Job Description: As a Behavioral Tech, employees care for clients in a group home setting working with individuals on living skills, social and financial skills. They follow treatment directions while providing key support to our therapeutic team. Our BHTs will learn proper documentation techniques and other state/federal standards followed by the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH). This position will be working Monday - Friday, 4:00PM - 12:00AM.

What you’ll be doing:

• In the absence of the House Supervisor, assume supervisory authority of the direct care of the residents in the facility.
• Provide consistent instruction, guidance, encouragement, and reinforcement to the residents of the home.
• Regularly implement basic living skills training objectives and document residents' progress in a timely manner in the Electronic Health Record.
• Help coordinate resident activities in the home and community.
• Regularly complete documentation of staff notes, incident reports, injury reports, shift observations, and other reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Regularly encourage and assist residents in the preparation of nutritious meals in accordance with the posted menus and complete meal preparations if residents cannot.
• May be required to lift approximately 50 lbs.
• Ensure residents comply with home rules, maintain a clean and safe environment to include the performance of housekeeping, assist clients where necessary.
• Demonstrate good safety skills, including fire drills, emergency procedures, and back safety techniques.
• Promote a positive work environment, including positive relationships with supervisors, residents, and their families and/or co-workers
• Administer medication and document accordingly.
• Attend staff meetings, in-service meetings and training as required and remains current on all training and certifications.
• Work as scheduled, correctly complete and submit time sheets, and leave requests in a timely manner.
• Report any facility or maintenance issues in a timely fashion, and assist in maintaining the facility, equipment and vehicles.
• Complete other duties as assigned

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

What we're looking for:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Familiar with computers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent 3-year MVR (must have valid drivers license)
• Certified in CPR, SAMA, MAC1 (or ability to obtain)
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)

Benefits

What we offer:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums
• State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match
• Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year
• Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)
• Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Licensure reimbursement
• Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University, Capella University, and Wallace State Community College

We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders.

We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork.

We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.