Mental Health Technician

Hickory House Recovery; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hickory House Recovery seeks a Behavioral Health Technician for the 3rd shift (11pm–7am) to support clients under supervision of the Behavioral Health Manager. You will help implement the person-centered treatment plan, monitor client activities, and document engagements in the EMR with HIPAA-compliant communication.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, strong communication, reliability, and a willingness to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is mandatory.
• Ability to learn quickly, multi-task, and communicate effectively in person and by phone.
• Professional boundaries with clients must be understood and maintained.
• Strong time management, dependability, and punctuality are essential.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record and transportation.
• Flexibility to work scheduling including holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain HIPAA compliance in all communications regarding clients in treatment.
• Engage daily with clients and support implementation of the treatment plan.
• Facilitate educational groups for recovery and relapse.
• Operate with clients in residential treatment settings.
• Assist with medication dispensing per physician guidance and EMR documentation.
• Accurately document client engagements in the EMR with concise notes.
• Ensure clients attend individual and group sessions and approved outside meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information and professional boundaries.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as directed by supervisor.
• Assist in maintaining facility cleanliness and report needed repairs.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Time management

Professional boundaries

Dependability

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR system

Job description

3rd SHIFT POSITION; 11pm - 7am

The

PRIMARY FUNCTION

3rd SHIFT POSITION; 11pm - 7am

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