Mental Health Technician

Hickory House Recovery; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi in Indiana seeks a Behavioral Health Technician for the 3rd shift (11pm–7am). You will be the main bridge between clients and the clinical team, supporting the person-centered treatment plan and ensuring adherence to policies.

You will monitor clients, assist with education groups, document in the EMR, manage scheduling, and maintain confidentiality while collaborating with staff in a residential treatment setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to learn quickly, multi-task, and communicate effectively in person and by phone.
• Positive demeanor and professional boundaries with clients.
• Follow directives, adhere to policies, with seamless client-driven service.
• Scheduling flexibility including holiday and weekend rotation is required.
• Dependability and punctuality are essential.
• Must hold valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain HIPAA-compliant communication regarding clients in treatment.
• Engage with clients daily, supporting implementation of the treatment plan.
• Facilitate educational groups for recovery and relapse prevention.
• Provide support during residential treatment with clients.
• Dispense medications per physician guidance and EMR schedule with documentation.
• Document all engagements in the EMR with concise, clear notes.
• Ensure clients attend individual, group sessions, and approved outside meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information and records.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and professional boundaries.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as directed.
• Maintain cleanliness and order of the Chateau facility.
• Inspect property and document needed repairs per supervisor.
• Follow all processes in the Behavioral Health Procedural Manual.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Time management

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Driving license

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

EMR system

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

3rd SHIFT POSITION; 11pm - 7am

TheBehavioral 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 isREQUIRED.
• Dependability and punctuality is essential to this role.
• Musthold valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and provide own insured transportation.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains adherence to HIPAA compliance inALLcommunication regarding clients in treatment.
• Consistent, daily,APPROPRIATEengagement 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 documentALLengagements 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