Senior Behavioral Health Technician

Agency for Community Treatment Services, Inc.; Tarpon Springs (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Behavioral Health Technician to lead a team in providing essential support to clients facing various challenges. This role involves mentoring fellow technicians, facilitating life skills sessions, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment for individuals in need. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a passion for helping others, making a significant impact on the lives of those served. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to making a difference in the community, where your contributions will be valued and recognized.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate degree in a human services field or 60 college credits.
• ACBHT certification required; bachelor's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor other Behavioral Health Technicians.
• Support clients with life skills and rehabilitation activities.
• Document client interactions and monitor medication compliance.

Skills

Team Leadership

Verbal De-escalation Techniques

Client Communication

Crisis Intervention

Documentation Skills

Education

Associate Degree in Human Services

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services (Preferred)

Job description

Full time positions available. One position is located in Tarpon Springs, Florida at our residential program. The other position is located in Tampa, FL at our Addictions Receiving Center.

At minimum, these positions require an Associate degree (or 60 college credits), WITH a concentration in a human services related field, AND ACBHT certification. Preference is a bachelor degree with industry related experience. CBHT is NOT required with a bachelor level education.Please thoroughly read the job description.

Summary/Characteristics of Position:

The Senior Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) will act as a team lead providing guidance and coaching to other team members. This position serves as a liaison between other BHT assigned staff and program leadership while supporting the delivery of groups and activities related to life skills, independent living and social rehabilitation for persons served.

Core Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Serves as the team lead for other BHTs by providing support and mentorship.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of program policies and procedures.
• Supports supervisory staff with scheduling, ordering, communications, and training.
• Performs admission and intake responsibilities including orientation, documentation, and searches for contraband.
• Communicates with clients to talk about their personal issues including dependency, delinquency, mental illness and/or substance misuse.
• Observes clients for changes in behavior, monitors activities of clients, motivates clients to participate in activities, and guides and advises clients in their personal adjustment utilizing verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Provides supportive services including life skills, psycho-educational and recreational groups.
• Interprets the client handbook for clients as needed; applies applicable rules and regulations to clients.
• Makes frequent rounds of facility to ensure adequate safeguards and client safety are maintained.
• Assists clients in preparing for school, court appearances, medical/dental appointments, or other outside activities.
• Documents individual contacts, daily case notes, incident and injury reports and grievances.
• Monitors and tracks compliance with self-administered medication process.
• Assists clients in gathering/obtaining personal property when discharged.
• Builds new case files and breaks down discharged client case files.
• Performs related work as required or assigned.

Pre-requisite Requirements:

• Associate degree, or a minimum of 60 college credit hours with 20 hours of concentration in a human service-related field
• Valid Florida Driver's License

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in a human service-related field.

Supervision:

This position reports directly to the Program Supervisor/Director. This position does not supervise others.

Physical Requirements: Safety/Health Considerations:

• Standing, walking, carrying, stooping, speaking, and listening.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be physically capable of fully participating in crisis intervention and CPR/FA training and applying to work setting, if needed.

Travel:

This position does not require overnight travel.

The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to position.

ACTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. ACTS is an EEO/AA DFWP Employer.