The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) provides oversight and support services to clients and staff in a PHP, IOP and OP treatment facility for adults with substance abuse and co-occurring diagnoses. BHT are responsible for supervision of the client milieu and helping to create and maintain a therapeutic milieu for treatment initiatives. This is an entry level position. Those in recovery are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Provides services necessary to maintain a functioning milieu, which includes but is not limited to:
Transportation/pick up of clients.
Adherence to OSHA safety protocols.
Stocking and keeping inventory of client items (i.e., literature, hygiene items, etc.)
Providing access to hygiene items/necessities to clients (i.e., phones, computer time, etc.)
Administrative functions necessary to client success (i.e., faxing, ordering, maintenance of client medical records or physical charts, etc.)
Maintain active awareness of clients’ locations and attendance of programming.
Observe, monitor, intervene upon, and document client behaviors and presentations.
Completes medication observations and assists the nurse practitioner.
Maintains high quality documentation using appropriate forms in appropriate clinical language.
An opportunity to facilitate non-clinical group sessions within skill set and scope of practice.
Job Qualifications And Requirements
Minimum of one year experience in the addition or mental health fields, preferred.
High school diploma (or equivalent), required.
Valid Driver’s License, required.
Listens and responds well to questions.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Detail oriented and able to pay attention to details.
A positive work attitude.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.
Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
Ability to document thoroughly in an electronic medical record.
Benefits Include
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
Employee Assistance Program
401k Match
Paid-Time Off
Sick Time
Holiday Pay
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Health and Human Services
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