The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for the providing service and clinical support to clients.
Essential Duties:
Assist with admission and discharge process, including completion of related documentation (orientation, contraband, and clients’ personal belongings).
Provide peer support when applicable.
Transport and supervise clients to and from groups and activities.
Administer urinalysis drug screenings according to company policies and procedures.
Supervises clients with emphasis on safety and well-being, reminding clients of program rules and reporting infractions appropriately.
May Facilitate support groups and complete all proper documentation.
Understands the need for appropriate client/staff boundaries and maintains a strict therapeutic relationship during active treatment. Discontinues communication with clients upon discharge and inform supervisor of client contact after discharge.
Runs errands as assigned making efficient use of time and conscientiously completing all tasks.
Provides empathic, supportive approach to all client interactions by acting as a sounding board for the individual. Confrontation is not used; employs de-escalation techniques.
Maintains cleanliness, assist clients to develop appropriate cleaning skills by role modeling (room checks)
Supports Transformations mission by completing related results as needed.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and completing all required initial and annual Continuing Education Units.
Adhere to all company policies and safety rules, guidelines & procedures.
Necessary Abilities:
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Ability to withstand extreme temperatures; both heat and cold
Knowledge of Client rights and treats all clients with dignity and respect in a consistent manner; adheres to federal confidentiality standards (HIPAA)
Operate a fax/copy machine and telephone
Operate a passenger van
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
Learn to take vital statistics on clients
Must be reliable and consistent with attendance and punctuality to work
Perform Waived Testing
Pregnancy Test
12 panel urine cup screen
Minimum Qualifications:
Valid Driver’s License
All employees may be required to work before, during and/or immediately after a natural or man-made disaster
Salary Range:
$18 / Hour
UpHealth Core Values
Client Service
Integrity
Team Work
Excellence
Respectfulness
UpHealth, Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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