Behavioral Health Technician(Bradenton)Day Shift- 7am-7pm

Clean Recovery Centers

Bradenton, Northern (FL, KY)

Hybrid

USD 22,000 - 26,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Clean Recovery Centers in Bradenton, FL is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) for a full-time, day-shift role. The BHT observes patient activity, maintains a visible presence at the treatment center and community housing, and ensures safety and timely transportation of clients.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of treatment experience preferred, a valid Florida driver's license, and CPR/First Aid within 90 days.

Qualifications

Requires Graduation from High School or GED.
Minimum 1 year experience in treatment industry preferred.
Current and valid Florida Driver License.
CPR certification and First Aid within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Develop a daily structure for clients.
Develop a weekly structure for the clients.
Oversee clients and peer leaders.
Transport clients to and from appointments and meetings, when necessary.
Utilize the company van for transportation of clients.
Instruct and confirm the company’s rules and regulations to new admissions.
Orientating new clients to the facility.
Follow up on client insurance claims when necessary.
Evaluate quality of program on an ongoing basis.
Facilitate communication with ancillary services.

Skills

Communication

Observation

Written skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Bradenton, FL 34209Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $16.00 - $19.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayPosition: Behavioral Health Tech

Supervised By: Lead Tech

Position/Individuals Supervised: None

Interrelationships: Maintains open communication lines with facility staff, attending clinicians and physicians, clients and families. Liaisons with community agencies, vendors, and payors of health services.

Position Purpose: The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) acts as a representative of treatment staff and observes all patient activity, maintains a visible presence on the clients at the treatment center, community housing, and at outside activities. The BHT will also circulate throughout the treatment center and community housing facility, and alert to fire and safety hazards. The BHT is responsible for driving the company vehicle to ensure clients arrive safely and on time each day for scheduled actives.

Employee Classification: Full time/Non-exempt

Workplace Environment

Environmental Conditions: Position is required to work in a temperature-controlled environment; 80% - 90% of the time spent indoors. Potential exposure to violent situations. Potential exposure to airborne/blood-borne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials.

Machines/Equipment Used

Computer
Calculator
Fax Machine
Xerox Machine
Telephone System

Physical & Mental Demands

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Tasks: 0-25%
26-50%
51-75%
76-100%

Standing X
Walking X
Bending X
Crouching X
Carrying X
Pushing X
Pulling X
Sitting X
Reaching X
Reading X
Driving X

LIFTING/LOWERING: Light (1-20 lbs) X
Medium (21-50 lbs) X
Heavy (51+ lbs) X

MENTAL DEMANDS: Psychological High Medium Low
Mental Stress X
Work with Others X

Job Category Universal Precautions/Blood Borne Pathogens Risk

Routine tasks involveHigh Risk for ExposureMedium Risk for ExposureLow Risk for Exposure

Risk include exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues (although situations may arise in which the employee might encounter potential exposure to any of the above).

Personal Protective Equipment

None except in case of Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure

Potential Workplace Hazards

Aggressive Clients

Potential Workplace Violence

High

Security Clearance (EMR)

High/Full

Other Areas

Supervision Provided to Position: Daily

Performance/Proficiency Standards: Performance standards are integrated within the position responsibilities. The principal functions of the position identified shall not be considered as a complete description of the all the work requirements and expectations that may be inherent in the position.

Specific Areas of Responsibility to Position

Developing a daily structure for clients.
Developing a weekly structure for the clients.
Overseeing clients and peer leaders.
Transporting clients to and from appointments and meetings, when necessary.
Utilizing the company van for transportation of clients.
Instructing and confirming the company’s rules and regulations to new admissions.
Orientating new clients to the facility.
Following up on client insurance claims, when necessary.
Evaluating quality of program on an ongoing basis.
Facilitating communication with ancillary services.
Attending clinical and administrative meetings to integrate inter-departmental sharing of information.
Building positive relationships with staff and physicians.
Demonstrating adaptability and flexibility to changes in the work environment.
Following Infection Control Guidelines at all times.
Reporting personal symptoms of suspected illness or contagious diseases to the Infection Control Designee.Completing and forwarding copy of Incident Reports and any other safety/risk issues immediately to the COO.
Providing a safe, therapeutic environment for staff and clients.
Providing and observing self-administration medication to clients
Conducting Waived Tests
Providing a daily report on the hourly rounds made that shift, to the Supervisor.
Facilitating client’s rules and responsibilities and reporting noncompliance to the Supervisor
Being sensitive to Cultural Issues of a patient based on their job position
Reporting Suicidality/Homicide of a patient based to their job position.
Ability of competency and understanding to Addition based on their job position.
Reporting and responding to issues of Trauma of a patient based on their job position.
Reporting and responding to issues of Dual – Diagnosis issues of a patient based on their job position.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Graduation from High School or GED. Will consider individuals without a high-school diploma with at least 1 year of experience in the treatment industry.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 1-year experience in treatment industry preferred.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Current and valid Florida Driver License. CPR certification and First Aid within 90 days of employment.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Demonstrates Proficiency in Communication, Observation & Written skills.
Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality laws.
Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace Policies.
Knowledge of Workplace Violence.
Knowledge of Corporate Integrity & Ethics
Knowledge of addictions.
Ability to interact with a multi-disciplinary team to assist in facets of the recovery program relating to physical health.
Knowledge of the 12-Step Recovery Program.
Knowledge and competency in problem solving, stress management, ethics and team building.
Knowledge of alcohol and other drugs that includes;
Alcohol and addictive drugs and their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual impact on the individual.
Alcohol and addictive drugs and their impact on the family.
Ability to determine if a medical emergency exists and to take appropriate action, when necessary.
Knowledge of emergency procedures used in case of alcohol and/or drug overdose.
Knowledge of First Aid and CPR.
Knowledge of Federal, State and Municipal laws and/or regulations that regulate the treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction, including:
Confidentiality
Patient Rights
Professional Code of Ethics
Discrimination
Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and assumption of responsibilities not delineated in the job description which are related to work as a member of an addiction treatment team.