Full-time Behavioral Health Technician 3rd shift

Posted 6 days ago

compass revenue solutionsBrentwood (TN)

Psychiatric Technicians Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers

SENIORITY

Mid

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About the role

Behavioral Health Technician The purpose of the Behavioral Health Technician is to assist in providing a safe environment for individuals. The BHT answers clients' questions and assists in adjusting program routine, reports any changes in the client's physical or mental condition. The BHT is responsible for supervising clients during the program with emphasis on client safety and wellbeing.

Essential Duties:

Records inventory log of all personal belongings, valuables and return ticket. Tickets and valuables to be kept in the safe.
Completes required lab requisitions per protocol
Monitors clients at all times to include specific rounds and logging clients' whereabouts
De-escalates AMA and other client problems
Participates in all staff meetings as scheduled
Ensures garbage is disposed of properly throughout the shifts as needed
Monitors group room to ensure cleanliness after each activity
Hands off information necessary for next shift technician after each shift. Maintains logbook for the continuity of care. Participates in shift turnover and ensures that the next shift is aware of pertinent information as it relates to clients
Attends required staff training
Supervises clients completing the Program with emphasis on safety and well-being
Reminds clients of program rules and regulations as necessary and reports infractions immediately
Provides emotional support for clients while referring them to therapy staff to address clinical issues
Completes assigned paperwork in a neat, timely and accurate manner
Communicates with other staff as necessary to promote quality client care
Participates in maintaining clean, properly supplied and efficient work areas
Observes and reports safety and maintenance problems
Interacts appropriately with clients, showing respect while maintaining boundaries
Maintains a professional demeanor
Exercises sound professional judgement and seeks assistance as necessary to effectively manage client behavior to include but not limited to suicidal concerns, issues of trauma
Protects privacy of all client information in accordance with facility privacy policies and procedures
Transports clients as needed
Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

High School Graduate or GED preferred
Experience working in substance abuse and/or mental health preferred
Valid state driving license with no major violations in past five (5) years

Key Competencies:

Must be detail-oriented.
Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines as well as be flexible and dependable.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Must have ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
Empathetic and non-judgmental approach when working with clients from diverse backgrounds
Familiar with electronic medical records (EMR) systems

Work Environment: This position is required to work in a temperature-controlled environment 80%-90% of the time spent indoors. Potential exposure to violent situations. Potential exposure to airborne/blood-borne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials. Standing, walking, bending, stoop/kneel, reaching, pushing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits Include:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
Employee Assistance Program 401k MatchPaid-Time OffSick Time
Holiday Pay

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