Behavioral Health Technician (Part Time and Full Time)

Hope, LLC; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de soins comportementaux recherche un Technicien en Santé Comportementale pour fournir des soins directs aux clients. Le candidat idéal aura un diplôme de secondaire, des compétences en communication, et une connaissance des troubles de l'addiction. Le poste nécessite flexibilité dans les horaires, y compris week-ends et fêtes.

Qualifications

• Capacité à apprendre rapidement et à multi-tâches.
• Démonstration de compétences en communication efficaces.
• Connaissances des troubles de l'addiction et de la santé mentale appréciées.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des soins directs aux clients en réhabilitation.
• Suivre et faire respecter les règles du programme.
• Documenter les comportements observés et communiquer avec les autres équipes.

Skills

Communication

Travail d'équipe

Résolution de problèmes

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR or BLS certification

Job description

Located Near: Muncie, Anderson, Lapel, Alexandria, Fishers, and Noblesville

Summary:

BHT's will provide direct care for all clients in our residential and detox programs. Under the immediate supervision of the Behavior Health Technician Manager, BHT's are responsible for monitoring, observing, and reporting client activities while providing structure and support. To be successful in this role, employees must be upbeat, positive, energetic, and outgoing, while having the ability to multi-task, take initiative and think ahead. Behavioral Health Technicians need to be able to handle client complaints and problem solve while keeping a professional and positive attitude.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide the highest possible quality of care for patients struggling with alcohol and substance abuse recovery
• Follow and enforce all program rules
• Must be comfortable working closely with people with addiction and mental health disorders
• Must have the ability to work closely with staff members across all departments
• Perform client rounds and document any observed or communicated behaviors
• BHT is responsible for reading shift notes at the beginning of their shift and completing shift notes before the end of their shift
• Maintain appropriate boundaries, ethical and moral standards, and confidentiality with all clients
• BHT transports patients to appointments, labs, activities, and community or special events, etc.
• Attend and participate in any required staff meetings and training
• Conduct new client admissions when the Admissions Department is not available
• Have the ability to multi-task, work in a fast paced and changing environment
• Maintain a visible presence on the floor
• Knowledge of substance abuse/addiction issues or related work experience
• Participate in staff, treatment team, and leadership team meetings as appropriate
• Maintain clean, orderly, and sanitary conditions throughout the facilities. (i.e., trash collection, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED
• An ability to learn quickly, multi-task, and utilize effective communication skills, including both telephone and in-person
• Scheduling flexibility, holiday, and weekend rotation is REQUIRED.
• Must hold valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
• Positive demeanor and clear understanding of professional boundaries with clients
• Knowledge of addiction/mental health disorders preferred
• Ability to follow directives while adhering to facility policies with seamless implementation.
• Time management skills, team approach, and basic computer skills.
• Valid Driver’s license
• Proof of insurance
• CPR or BLS certification (must be completed within 60 days of hire)

Physical Requirements:

• Mobility - Twist, Bend, Stoop/squat, Move quickly (respond to emergency), Climb stairs, Walk, Stand
• Visual - See information up to 24 inches away (monitors, computer screens, skin conditions), See objects up to 20 feet away (patient in room), Use depth perception, Use of peripheral vision.
• Strength - Squeeze with hands (operate fire extinguisher)
• Other - Reach above shoulders/overhead, Reach below the waist (electrical plugs, etc.), Reach in front (assist patient with arms out), Pick up objects with hands, Write with pen, Use computer (type), Pinch/pick or otherwise work with fingers (use keyboard, etc.), Twist at waist, Twist wrists/hands (turn objects/knobs using hands).