Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Technician Full Time/Part Time

As part of Discover Health Group's growing clinical team, the company is looking for an experienced and motivated individual to be a member of the newly operating PHP and IOP at this newly established facility.

Position Overview:The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) performs a vital, front-line function in the facility, serving as the eyes and ears of the treatment team. The BHT is the liaison between patient and clinical/medical staff whose priority is to assist in providing a safe and caring environment for individuals in recovery. The primary responsibility of the BHT is to help ensure patient safety by performing regular patient rounds, make and record observations, and timely report any concerns to a member of the clinical staff and management.

• Monitor patient activity, location, and safety at all times.
• Conduct educational, recreational and therapeutic activities/groups.
• Observe and interact with patients in all areas of the facility.
• Circulate throughout the treatment center to ensure that the facility is secure and safe throughout each shift.
• Observe patients to detect behavior patterns and report observations to medical staff.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Complete rounds on time and check for life signs by laying eyes on each patient for every round completed.
• Environmental Rounds, making sure all empty office doors always remain locked, patient restrooms for unusual or suspicious activity.
• Oversee patients ensure patients follow daily schedules, meals, smoke breaks, activities, etc.
• Facilitate groups as assigned and complete all required documentation by the end of each shift.
• Transport patients to and from appointments and meetings, when necessary.
• Attend clinical and administrative meetings to integrate interdepartmental sharing of information.
• Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility to changes in the work environment.
• Complete Incident Reports and report any other safety/risk issues immediately to the Program Director.
• Providing a safe, therapeutic environment for staff and patients.
• Ability to conduct lab tests
• Document attendance for all groups
• Apply de-escalation techniques to help manage patient’s emotions, behavior and participation in treatment. Seek assistance when necessary.
• Establish healthy relationships with patients and staff, displaying professional, cooperative demeanor.
• Maintain professional staff/patient boundaries and confidentiality (HIPAA laws).
• Maintain constant and clear communication between departments
• Complete accurate shift reports, notes, and safety checks each shift.
• Keep all properties and office spaces clean and neat, helping clients learn to care for themselves and the space around them.
• Restock all patient snacks and drinks as needed.
• Assist with training new hire BHT as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

● High school diploma or GED.

● Current and valid New Hampshire Driver’s License.

● 1yr experience in SUD/Mental Health Field (or corresponding college coursework) preferred

● 12 Step knowledge and addiction treatment experience preferred

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Patient demographics:

• Adults
• Older adults

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Nashua, NH 03062 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20