BHT Overnight

Hygea Health; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hygea Health is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician to support and monitor clients in Linthicum, Maryland. The role includes ensuring a safe environment, assisting with daily living activities, and communicating with clinical staff.

Applicants should have at least a High School Diploma, with a preference for further education in mental health. Important certifications include First Aid/CPR, and skills in computer use are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Current certification in First Aid/CPR preferred.
• Training in motivational interviewing a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to clients ensuring safety and comfort.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of facility.
• Assist clients with daily living activities.

Skills

Client care

Crisis intervention

First Aid/CPR certification

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associates degree in mental health or addiction treatment

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for the support and monitoring of clients while in the program, as well as ensuring the physical environment is safe and clean. He/she will maintain close communication with clinical staff, nursing staff, and administration to ensure the client needs are being met.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides care to clients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment.
• Ensures the cleanliness of facility through sanitizing, dusting, deep cleaning, etc. all client areas of the facility (i.e. kitchen, dining room, gym, etc.)
• Assists clients with activities of daily living; attends to client behavioral problems and provides assistance in crisis intervention, as needed.
• Observes and manages urine drug testing and breathalyzer screening.
• Facilitates program or facility meetings in the absence of the Program Manager.
• Maintains confidentiality of client records.
• Maintains established institutional policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, and safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in service meetings and workshops.
• May provide liaison with clients, families of clients, or external facilities and agencies.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of High School Diploma or Equivalent (Associates degree in mental health or addiction treatment setting preferred)
• Current certification in First Aid/CPR preferred.
• Training in motivational interviewing a plus.
• Training in Trauma Informed Care a plus.
• Recovery coach training a plus.
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel)