Behavioral Health Technician - FT 2nd Shift (35279)

We are seeking a candidate who is available and willing to work 2nd shift, from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Weekend availability is required. Candidates must be able to consistently work this schedule, including weekends.

Position Summary

Behavioral Health Technicians interact with clients throughout the shift, assists and supports clients with functionally needs. Behavioral Health Technicians are responsible for managing the daily milieu of the facility, ensuring the safety of clients, and maintaining a therapeutic environment. Behavioral Health Technicians are expected to familiarize themselves with the histories and needs of the clients and be capable of identifying cues and behaviors that may indicate a change in clients’ status or condition. Position is responsible for documenting in the client records and communicating proactively with clinical team members and supervisor(s).

Relationships and Contacts

Within the organization: Initiates and maintains strong professional relationships with peers, immediate supervisor, and leadership throughout the organization.

Outside the organization: Initiates and maintains strong professional relationships with clients and families, clinical providers, referral partners and vendors, as needed.

Position Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities

1. Ensures client rounding and safety checks are completed according to clinical criteria
2. Actively engages clients in therapeutic activities in the milieu and outside activities throughout the workday, often in a variety of group settings.
3. Prompts clients to complete ADLs, including clean room, hygiene, laundry, etc., and completes regular room hygiene checks.
4. Prompts clients to attend all meals in a timely manner and provides supervision and structure at mealtimes as appropriate.
5. Modifies approach to client interactions based on client needs, to include recognizing mood changes and treatment progress.
6. Documents services provided, incident reports, shift reports, or department reports in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with policies and procedures.
7. Communicates and adheres to clinical precautions effectively, including visual safety checks; proactively reports safety risks.
8. Coordinates necessary healthcare visits for clients based on their individual needs and ensuring timely access to medical services, in collaboration with nursing.
9. Ensures necessary office materials are consistently available for staff use to include monitoring inventory levels, placing orders when needed, and organizing storage efficiently.
10. Oversees the overall therapeutic environment, maintaining order, promoting safety, and optimizing the well-being of residents.
11. Supports medication compliance and management by prompting residents to go to nursing for medications.
12. Assists with program admissions and the process for new clients while ensuring a smooth transition into the facility.

Additional Responsibilities

1. Functions within the guidelines of the facility’s Code of Ethics and in accordance with corporate compliance.
2. Conducts chart audits following program policy timelines, as requested.
3. Consistently arrives to work on time, rarely missing scheduled shifts, and promptly notifies supervisor when absent.
4. Reads, understands, adheres to, and models all company policy statements on ethics, conduct, and conflict of interests.
5. Adheres to facility policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, implementing regularly.
6. Maintains positive attitude and acts as a team player with others on the treatment team.
7. Attends and completes all training within assigned time frames as required by the facility.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.