What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician position at Agency for Community Treatment Services, Inc.?
Location: Tampa, FL
All Shifts Available- Full time, Part Time and PRN.
Openings at Addictions Receiving, Adult Residential, Youth Residential, and Housing.
BENEFITS: Medical/Dental/Vision, Free Telehealth and EAP (FT only), Retirement (403B) w/ employer match, Life Insurance, Short & Long term Disability and more.
Characteristics of Position:
Provides support to persons served by guiding and encouraging their participation in daily treatment related activities aimed at improving their life situations.
Pre-requisite Requirements:
- High School or GED
- Valid FL Driver License
- Ability to participate in crisis intervention and CPR/First Aid training and apply learned techniques, as needed.
Preferred Attributes:
· Associates and Bachelor Degree in human services related field.
· Certification as Behavioral Health Tech.(CBHT), Nursing Assistant(CNA) or Recovery Peer/Support Specialist (CRPS/CRRS).
(Addt'l compensation available for education/certification.)
Core Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
- Encourages persons served to attend and participation in daily treatment related activities
- Engages persons served to talk about their mental health, substance use and other life circumstances.
- Observes persons served for changes in behavior and documents as necessary.
- Communicates regularly with co-workers, including, clinicians to ensure persons served receive appropriate treatment interventions.
- Applies program rules and regulation to ensure a structured and stable living environment.
- Performs pre-admission and routine searches to ensure a safe living environment for all residents.
- May provide assistance with medication administration.
The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to position.
ACTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. ACTS is an EEO/AA DFWP Employer.