Full-time 1st Shift - Behavioral Health Technician

Socket.dev; Kingston (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Employee Assistance Program

401k Match

Paid-Time Off

Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to help provide a safe environment and support for clients in a structured program. You will monitor clients, respond to questions, and assist in adjusting routines with emphasis on safety and wellbeing.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work under pressure. You will document care, participate in staff meetings, and coordinate with therapy staff to address client needs.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and strong written/verbal communication.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; dependable and flexible.
• Empathetic, non-judgmental approach with diverse clients.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

Responsibilities

• Record inventory logs of all personal belongings and valuables.
• Monitor clients during rounds and log client whereabouts.
• De-escalate AMA and other client problems and report safety concerns.
• Participate in staff meetings and ensure continuity of care during shift turnover.
• Complete assigned paperwork neatly, timely, and accurately.
• Maintain clean, properly supplied work areas and assist with waste disposal.
• Provide emotional support and refer clients to therapy staff as needed.

Job description

Position Summary:

The purpose of the Behavioral Health Technician is to assist in providing a safe environment for individuals. The BHT answers clients’ questions and assist in adjusting program routine, report any changes in the client’s physical or mental condition. The BHT is responsible for supervising clients during the program with emphasis on client safety and wellbeing.

Essential Duties:

• Records inventory log of all personal belongings, valuables and return ticket. Tickets and valuables to be kept in the safe.
• Completes required lab requisitions per protocol
• Monitor clients at all times to include specific rounds and logging clients' whereabouts
• De-escalates AMA and other client problems
• Participate in all staff meetings as scheduled
• Ensure garbage is disposed of properly throughout the shifts as needed
• Monitors group room to ensure cleanliness after each activity
• Hands off information necessary for next shift technician after each shift. Maintains logbook for the continuity of care. Participates in shift turnover and ensures that the next shift is aware of pertinent information as it relates to clients
• Attend required staff training
• Supervise clients completing the Program with emphasis on safety and well-being
• Remind clients of program rules and regulations as necessary and report infractions immediately
• Provide emotional support for clients while referring them to therapy staff to address clinical issues
• Complete assigned paperwork in a neat, timely and accurate manner
• Communicate with other staff as necessary to promote quality client care
• Participate in maintaining clean, properly supplied and efficient work areas
• Observe and report safety and maintenance problems
• Interact appropriately with clients, showing respect while maintaining boundaries
• Maintain a professional demeanor
• Exercise sound professional judgement and seek assistance as necessary to effectively manage client behavior to include but not limited to suicidal concerns, issues of trauma
• Protect privacy of all client information in accordance with facility privacy policies and procedures
• Transport clients as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or GED preferred
• Experience working in substance abuse and/or mental health preferred
• Valid state driving license with no major violations in past five (5) years

Key Competencies:

• Must be detail-oriented.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines as well as be flexible and dependable.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must have ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
• Empathetic and non-judgmental approach when working with clients from diverse backgrounds
• Familiar with electronic medical records (EMR) systems

Work Environment:

This 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. Standing, walking, bending, stoop/kneel, reaching, pushing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Match
• Paid-Time Off
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay