Behavioral Health Technician (New Port Richey)Day Shift 7am-7pm

Clean Recovery Centers; Florida; Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Paycom - ATS is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech in Florida to observe patient activity and maintain a visible presence at the treatment center and in community housing. The role includes transporting clients as needed, orienting new admissions, and ensuring adherence to rules and safety guidelines.

The position requires high school graduation or GED, CPR/First Aid within 90 days, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment with potential exposure to risks and pathogens.

Qualifikationen

• Graduation from High School or GED is required; experience in the treatment industry is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Develop daily structure for clients.
• Develop weekly structure for clients.
• Transport clients to appointments when necessary using the company van.
• Orient new admissions to facility and explain rules and procedures.
• Coordinate with clinical staff and attend meetings to share information.
• Monitor client safety and report incidents immediately to supervisor.
• Provide a safe, therapeutic environment for staff and clients.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Observation & Written Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Adaptability

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Position: Behavioral Health TechSupervised By: Lead TechPosition/Individuals Supervised: NoneInterrelationships: 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-exemptWorkplace EnvironmentEnvironmental 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:ComputerCalculatorFax MachineXerox MachineTelephone SystemPhysical & Mental Demands:PHYSICAL DEMANDSPhysical Tasks0-25%26-50%51-75%76-100%StandingXWalkingXBendingXCrouchingXCarryingXPushingXPullingXSittingXReachingXReadingXDrivingXLIFTING/LOWERINGLight (1-20 lbs)XMedium (21-50 lbs)XHeavy (51+ lbs)XMENTAL DEMANDSPsychologicalHighMediumLowMental StressXWork with OthersX4. Job Category Universal Precautions/Blood Borne Pathogens Risk:Routine tasks involveHigh Risk for ExposureMedium Risk for ExposureLow Risk for ExposureRisk 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).5. Personal Protective Equipment: None except in case of Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure6. Potential Workplace Hazards: Aggressive Clients7. Potential Workplace Violence: High8. Security Clearance (EMR): High/FullOther AreasSupervision Provided to Position: DailyPerformance/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 clientsConducting Waived TestsProviding a daily report on the hourly rounds made that shift, to the Supervisor.Facilitating client’s rules and responsibilities and reporting noncompliance to the SupervisorBeing sensitive to Cultural Issues of a patient based on their job positionReporting 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.POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION: 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 & EthicsKnowledge 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:ConfidentialityPatient RightsProfessional Code of EthicsDiscriminationFlexibility 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.AGE SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS SERVED/RESPONSIBILITY: AdultsOTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Familiar with community resourcesEMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION: Type of position: Full-time/Nonexempt