Mental Health Technician

Hickory House Recovery; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hickory House Recovery is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for the 3rd shift (11pm–7am) to be a vital part of the treatment team in a residential setting. The role focuses on bridging clients with clinical and medical staff and ensuring person-centered treatment plans are carried out with care.

YOU will monitor, document, and support daily treatment activities, lead recovery education groups, and assist with medication dispensing per physician directions while maintaining strict HIPAA

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to learn quickly, multi-task, and communicate effectively both by phone and in person.
• Positive demeanor with clear professional boundaries with clients.
• Ability to follow directives, adhere to policies, and manage time efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain HIPAA compliant communications about clients.
• Engage with clients daily to support treatment plan implementation.
• Facilitate educational groups for recovery and relapse prevention.
• Support clients in residential treatment settings.
• Assist with medication dispensing per physician schedule and EMR documentation.
• Accurately document engagements in the EMR with concise notes.
• Ensure client attendance in sessions and approved outside meetings.
• Maintain client confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings as directed.
• Assist with maintaining cleanliness and order of the facility.
• Inspect property and report needed repairs as directed by supervisor.
• Follow all procedures in the Behavioral Health Procedural Manual.

Skills

High School Diploma

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Professional boundaries

Follow directives

Scheduling flexibility

Dependability

Driver's license

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

3rd SHIFT POSITION; 11pm - 7am

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), is an integral member of the treatment team, functioning as the primary conduit between client, clinical and medical staff, working to ensure the implementation and integration of the person-centered treatment plan.

SCOPE

Under the immediate supervision of the Behavior Health Manager, the Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for monitoring, observing and reporting client activities while providing structure and support of the clinical person-centered treatment plan.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum requirements, High School diploma or GED
• An ability to learn quickly, multi-task, and utilize effective communication skills, including both telephone and in-person.
• Positive demeanor and clear understanding of professional boundaries with clients.
• Ability to follow directives explicitly, adhere to facility policies, with seamless implementation, regardless as to client demands. Intrinsic motivation, client-driven service disposition, excellent time management skills, team approach, and basic computer skills.
• Scheduling flexibility, holiday and weekend rotation is REQUIRED.
• Dependability and punctuality is essential to this role.
• Must hold valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and provide own insured transportation.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains adherence to HIPAA compliance in ALL communication regarding clients in treatment.
• Consistent, daily, APPROPRIATE engagement with clients, providing support through implementation of the treatment plan.
• Facilitation of educational groups for recovery and relapse.
• Responsibilities when working closely with clients in residential treatment.
• Ensures medication dispensing for clients, per regulations and EMR schedule as dictated by the physician with concise documentation.
• Uses facility EMR to accurately document ALL engagements with clients in treatment with concise, fluid communication in the electronic chart.
• Ensures all clients are in attendance with individual and group treatment sessions, as well as approved outside meetings.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of client information and records without exception.
• Clarity surrounding cultural sensitivity and professional boundaries.
• Attends all staff meetings and trainings as directed by supervisor.
• Works continuously to maintain the cleanliness and functional order of the Chateau.
• Inspects property and documents same for needed repairs as per supervisor’s directive.
• Follow all processes and procedures in the Behavioral Health Procedural Manual