Behavioral Health Technician (46511)

WestCare; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

WestCare is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to ensure the safety and supervision of clients in a residential setting. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, managing documentation, and utilizing crisis intervention techniques. The role is part-time and ideal for someone with a high school diploma and experience working with clients.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Opportunities for training

Qualifications

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Experience in a residential setting preferred.
• CPI and CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision for client safety.
• Complete support documentation and daily notes.
• Utilize crisis intervention techniques.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Client Supervision

Communication

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Position Summary

Person in this position will provide direct supervision of clients ensuring safety of all residents, model appropriate behavior, and compliance to program rules. Daily routine care and supervision will fall mainly to the Behavioral Health Technician.

• Assist with chores including mealtime preparation and facilitate house meetings.
• Transport to community appointments such as medical, dental, school, as needed.
• Complete support documentation and daily notes for assigned clients.
• May be required to witness/monitor clients taking medication.
• Utilize crisis intervention techniques to assist with de-escalation of situations ensuring safety for all.
• Work under the supervision of the Program Manager.
• Assist the Program Manager and LPNs as needed, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Use and manage the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system to accurately enter data and track client information, maintaining alignment with program standards.
• Ensure all documentation adheres to agency policies, confidentiality guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Check staff email regularly during each shift for updates and communications; review, sign, and contribute to the daily staff logbook to maintain clear handoff communication.
• Follow the program’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for medication administration and Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) responsibilities.
• Prepare and deliver detailed shift change reports, including medication counts and pertinent client details, to the incoming team.
• Update and verify client information in the Client Data System (CDS) to accurately reflect admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Position Summary

Person in this position will provide direct supervision of clients ensuring safety of all residents, model appropriate behavior, and compliance to program rules. Daily routine care and supervision will fall mainly to the Behavioral Health Technician.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with chores including mealtime preparation and facilitate house meetings.
• Transport to community appointments such as medical, dental, school, as needed.
• Complete support documentation and daily notes for assigned clients.
• May be required to witness/monitor clients taking medication.
• Utilize crisis intervention techniques to assist with de-escalation of situations ensuring safety for all.
• Work under the supervision of the Program Manager.
• Assist the Program Manager and LPNs as needed, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Use and manage the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system to accurately enter data and track client information, maintaining alignment with program standards.
• Ensure all documentation adheres to agency policies, confidentiality guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Check staff email regularly during each shift for updates and communications; review, sign, and contribute to the daily staff logbook to maintain clear handoff communication.
• Follow the program’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for medication administration and Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) responsibilities.
• Prepare and deliver detailed shift change reports, including medication counts and pertinent client details, to the incoming team.
• Update and verify client information in the Client Data System (CDS) to accurately reflect admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Essential Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Must have reliable transportation to and from shifts as scheduled. A valid Florida driver’s license is preferred. If authorized to drive WestCare vehicles, staff may be required to provide transportation to and from necessary appointments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.
  
  

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with clients in a residential setting preferred.
• CPI (De-Escalation) and CPR preferred at time of hire.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Indoor and outdoor setting.
• Potential for high noise level at times
• Regular attendance is required.
• Working overtime may be required and essential to perform job duties at times
• The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, BUT exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be readily available to every employee engaged in Category II tasks.
  
  

WestCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent upon

successful completion of a pre-employment drug test,

pre-employment physical and criminal background check.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

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  Individual and Family Services

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