Behavioral Health Technician

Job description

Position Overview

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), will monitor clients, transport them for treatment, communicate and document all occurrences, and help to provide a safe, caring environment in which the clients can recover. The BHT spend more direct time with the clients than any other position, and as such, are the lead role models in helping the clients to rebuild new lives. Requires maintaining a positive, productive attitude, even when clients may be argumentative or noncompliant.

Job Functions

Monitor/supervise clients at all times. (i.e., recovery community, 12 step meetings, gym, outside activities, outside medical appointments, or wherever and whenever you are in the presence of active program participants)

Ensure that clients adhere to facility rules. Guidance and assurance of program guidelines and requirements, and wherever and whenever in the presence of active program participants.

Support and Intervention - verbally support clients as needed in times of confusion, discontent, disappointment, and helping them to understand the value of the treatment experience while maintaining appropriate boundaries. De-escalation of situations through nonviolent crisis interventions and personal commitment to their wellbeing.

Transport clients and/or staff to and from a variety of destinations at the direction and discretion of your immediate supervisor or designee.

Record Keeping/Documentation - night shift reports, client behavioral incidents and any consequences given to clients or turned in to staff, maintenance needs, forms or documents used by KIPU or required by the facility in the course of a treatment episode.

Perform inventory on office supplies and food, and shop as needed. Making sure all supplies are kept adequately stocked and being certain to inform appropriate parties when supplies are low.

Prepare rooms/units for new clients - When a client discharges treatment, his/her space must be prepared for the next client, including but not limited to laundry, bedding, sanitizing all areas, and cleaning the refrigerator.

Help maintain a clean facility being sure that all trash is emptied, staff areas are kept clean and tidy, outside facility areas are kept debris free. (i.e., cigarette butts, fallen fruit, cups or any other items not in their appropriate place. General housekeeping as needed.)

Relapse Prevention and other classes (e.g., peer support group) as needed

Work with Head Chef to prep and prepare meals for clients as needed. Prepare wholesome, nutritious meals for clients at breakfast, lunch, and dinner as needed

Requirement

Valid Driver's License with clean driving record, as determined by Lionheart's insurance carrier. Ability to operate a 12-passenger van.

Must be 25 years of age (requirement in order to drive company vans).

Knowledge of Windows, basic email, Microsoft Word, timekeeping software, and basic computer navigational skills.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret emails, letters, policies, procedures, etc.

Shift Flexibility

Self-motivated and self-directed

Team player

Professional and/or personal experience with substance abuse treatment is highly preferred

High level of patience

Active CPR and First Aid certification required (may be provided by Lionheart).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, and the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell. Employees will regularly be required to drive a passenger van. Employee may be required to be exposed to outside elements for prolonged periods of time.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Job Types: Full-time

Salary: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Patient demographics:

• Adults

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Las Vegas, NV 89120: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $22