Residential Aid (RA)

Hickory House Recovery; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hickory House Recovery is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support the treatment team and implement person-centered plans. You will monitor clients, facilitate groups, document in the EMR, and help ensure confidentiality and professional boundaries.

The role requires strong communication, reliability, and scheduling flexibility. A valid driver's license and insured transportation are required for community or transport-related duties.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to learn quickly, multitask and communicate effectively.
• Positive demeanor and professional boundaries with clients.
• Ability to follow directives, adhere to facility policies and maintain confidentiality.
• Scheduling flexibility including holidays and weekends is required.
• Dependability and punctuality are essential.
• Must have a valid driver's license and insured transportation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report client activities to the treatment team.
• Support implementation of person-centered treatment plans.
• Facilitate educational groups for recovery.
• Assist with residential treatment activities as needed.
• Document engagements in the EMR accurately and concisely.
• Ensure client attendance at sessions and meetings.
• Maintain client confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Professional boundaries

HIPAA compliance

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

EMR system

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Job description

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 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