Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Hickory House Recovery; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hickory House Recovery is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for the 11pm–7am shift to support the treatment team and implement the person-centered care plan in a residential setting.

The role requires adherence to HIPAA, strong communication, dependable attendance, and the ability to work with clients under supervision. A valid drivers license and access to reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to learn quickly, multi-task and communicate effectively.
• Maintain professional boundaries with clients.
• Follow directives and facility policies with reliability.
• Scheduling flexibility including holidays and weekends.
• Dependability and punctuality essential.
• Must have valid drivers license and own insured transportation.

Responsibilities

• Maintains HIPAA compliance in all client communications.
• Daily engagement with clients to support treatment plan implementation.
• Facilitation of educational recovery/relapse groups.
• Work closely with clients in residential treatment.
• Dispense medications per physician guidance and EMR schedule.
• Document all engagements clearly in the EMR.
• Ensure attendance in sessions and approved external meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Uphold cultural sensitivity and professional boundaries.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as directed.
• Assist with maintaining facility cleanliness and order.
• Inspect property and report needed repairs.
• Follow Behavioral Health Procedural Manual procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Professional boundaries

Dependability

Driving

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

EMR software

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

• 3rd shift postion**

Hours: 11p - 7a

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), is an integral member of the treatment team, functioning as the primary conduit between client, clinical and medical staff, working to ensure the implementation and integration of the person-centered treatment plan.

SCOPE

Under the immediate supervision of the Behavior Health Manager, the Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for monitoring, observing and reporting client activities while providing structure and support of the clinical person-centered treatment plan.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum requirements, High School diploma or GED
• An ability to learn quickly, multi-task, and utilize effective communication skills, including both telephone and in-person.
• Positive demeanor and clear understanding of professional boundaries with clients.
• Ability to follow directives explicitly, adhere to facility policies, with seamless implementation, regardless as to client demands. Intrinsic motivation, client-driven service disposition, excellent time management skills, team approach, and basic computer skills.
• Scheduling flexibility, holiday and weekend rotation is REQUIRED.
• Dependability and punctuality is essential to this role.
• Must hold valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and provide own insured transportation.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains adherence to HIPAA compliance in ALL communication regarding clients in treatment.
• Consistent, daily, APPROPRIATE engagement with clients, providing support through implementation of the treatment plan.
• Facilitation of educational groups for recovery and relapse.
• Responsibilities when working closely with clients in residential treatment.
• Ensures medication dispensing for clients, per regulations and EMR schedule as dictated by the physician with concise documentation.
• Uses facility EMR to accurately document ALL engagements with clients in treatment with concise, fluid communication in the electronic chart.
• Ensures all clients are in attendance with individual and group treatment sessions, as well as approved outside meetings.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of client information and records without exception.
• Clarity surrounding cultural sensitivity and professional boundaries.
• Attends all staff meetings and trainings as directed by supervisor.
• Works continuously to maintain the cleanliness and functional order of the Chateau.
• Inspects property and documents same for needed repairs as per supervisor’s directive.
• Follow all processes and procedures in the Behavioral Health Procedural Manual