Behavioral Health Tech

CATEGORY: Part Time Weekends

REPORTS TO: BH Tech Supervisor

SUMMARY:

This position is the heart of the treatment center. This position is vital to the overall care of the residents of the treatment center. The Behavioral Health Technician will act as the lifeline for those in treatment by offering support, encouragement, and input into the resident’s treatment. The Behavioral Health Technician will work cooperatively and collaboratively with the CORE team and other community members and organizations. The Behavioral Health Technician will be part of maintaining the organization's culture.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provide emotional and moral support to all residents. Ensure the overall well-being and safety of our residents through careful interaction and communication.
• Monitor resident activities, programming, and house rules by following the assigned schedule and keeping residents on task.
• Assist residents in their process of stabilization and recovery by practicing clear and consistent boundaries.
• Provide lectures for clients each morning, along with meditation, reflection, daily readings for clients and morning walk. In the evening, provide guidance on recovery-oriented meetings, along with evening walk or physical activity, goals recap and reflection.
• Assist residents in discharge planning including follow up appointments, living arrangements, ongoing treatment, and employment.
• Coordinate with client on various appointments and other responsibilities.
• Complete necessary agency paperwork for clients, including intake processes such as searching belongings, rule review, and consents.
• Accompany clients to community events, support meetings and other recovery activities, if appropriate and approved by clinical team.
• Provide transportation.
• Document client progress in electronic medical record.
• Give input to clinical staff on client progress, concerns or other matters pertaining to client’s substance use treatment.
• Engage in ongoing agency training and staff meetings, including required CBRF training.
• Follow agency protocols and policies.
• Assist in food preparation, as needed, including food pickup. Temp foods according to food safety guidelines.