JOB SUMMARY

A behavioral health technician works to support the treatment of clients suffering from alcohol, drugs, and other interfering addiction behavior. They work alongside a multidisciplinary team in the joint effort to implement rehabilitation programs and help patients reach their journey to sobriety. Moreover, a behavioral health tech develops and coordinates treatment plans with health care professionals, conducts research, assessments, and monitors the patients’ progress throughout the detoxification processes.
Core duties:
Demonstrates nursing assistant duties including assisting with bathing, feeding, dressing, and other activities of daily living
Records and reports to the appropriate nurse any treatment, results, observations, patient complaints, and other pertinent information regarding the condition of the patient
Accurately and completely checks vital signs and documents results in the EMR
Engages and participates with/in patient therapies
Assisting in maintaining a clean, compassionate, caring, and safe environment for the patient and staff to ensure patient safety
Completes all assigned duties and accepts additional assignments willingly
Assist, maintain, and supervise patients during outing events
Assist with admissions including searching of patient belongings, urine collection, welcoming the patient
Answers unit phone
Assist with orientation of new personnel
Anticipates needs by checking on patients regularly and answering the call light
Professional Duties:
Adheres to dress code
Adheres to and aware of all policies and procedures
Participates in continuous quality improvement measures
Adapts to change and prioritizes work
Willing to stay late to finish care and unit responsibilities
Using supplies appropriately demonstrating a cost effective awareness by practicing efficient and non-wasteful use of supplies and linen
Keeping access to protected health information secure and confidential
Appropriately seeks help or guidance from supervisors or other resource staff
Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner
Demonstrates reliable attendance, reports on time, and is ready to work at start of shift
Must complete all annual requirements in a timely manner
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
CPR certified
Must be 18 years or older
High school diploma or GED preferred
Must have completed a nurse aid class (previous nurse aid experience preferred)
Must have current Driver’s license with good driving record
Required InteractionSkills:
Attention to detail
Ability to read and write
Ability to understand verbal and written communication
Communicates effectively
Conflict resolution
Active listening skills
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Ability to remain calm
Customer service
Physical Demands:
Stand, sit, walk- frequently
Talk, hear- continuously
Pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, carrying - frequently
Using hands- frequently