What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician - Residential position at Pinnacle Peak Recovery?
Are you looking for a change of pace? Do you have a passion for helping people? Look no further!
Pinnacle Peak Recovery is a mental health and substance use treatment provider located in Scottsdale, Arizona.
If the following values are important to you then you will be a great fit for our company culture.
- Compassion
- Fun
- Collaborate
- Integrity
Our hiring process is centered around our core values. We do this to ensure a good culture fit, which in turn creates an unmatched work environment. With our comprehensive onboarding process and support staff you will feel:
Informed - Confident - Empowered - "Ice Ice Baby!"
Our program focuses on a comprehensive and holistic approach to overcoming addiction and mental health disorders in a safe, confidential, and supportive environment. We offer nationally recognized, evidence-based treatment options including MAT. Our clinic aspires to the highest level of care and is proud to have received accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).
We provide an excellent compensation and benefits package for full-time employees, including 401(k) program, PTO, medical, dental, vision insurance and professional liability insurance.
RESIDENTIAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN JOB DESCRIPTION
Pinnacle Peak Recovery is a Scottsdale-based detox, inpatient and PHP/IOP extended treatment facility treating adult men and women recovering from the effects of substance dependence. At PPR, our goal is to assist our clients in regaining the life they were intended to have, prior to drug/alcohol addiction. We work together as a multi-disciplinary team, to treat each client individually with the highest level of clinical and medical interventions available. Our staff are dedicated, skilled and passionate about working with recovering men and women.
POSITION SUMMARY: Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for helping clients identify and achieve their goals and meet their needs through being the resident liaison. Acting as a safety observer for both the clients and the facility. This is a highly responsible position that involves providing transportation for residents and assists residents in a supportive manner to follow facility rules and seek assistance from the clinical or administrative staff to help the client achieve their goals. This position may require additional shift work in the event of an emergency or disaster.
SCHEDULE: Varies, Flexible to allow 24/7 coverage
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Complete regular rounds and documentation of what occurred during shift.
- Follow and comply with medication assistance policies and procedures.
- Monitor the facility for client safety, infection control issues and report any potential health or safety issues to the Supervisor immediately.
- Facilitate psychoeducation/recovery groups and complete documentation in accordance with facility policies.
- Assist in meal preparation as needed.
- Participate in Utilization Management and Quality Management activities.
- Monitor urine drug screen testing and vital sign assessments and complete documentation in accordance with facility policies.
- Facilitate transportation of clients as needed.
- Complete or assist in client intake and discharge processes.
- Complete regular searches of client, belongings and facilities.
- Maintains and performs facility set up, cleaning, organization and inventory in accordance with facility standards.
- BHT’s are required to stay awake and aware through their full shift – if BHT falls on shift this may result in termination and/or immediate drug testing.
- Other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND SPECIFICATIONS:
- Regularly collaborate with treatment team via written and verbal communication regarding coordination of client care, resolution of client and facility issues and completion of job duties.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Computer proficiency.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize and provide appropriate treatment protocols.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have at least two (2) years clean and sober if incumbent has disclosed they are in recovery.
- Maintains current certification for this position:
- CPR/First Aid
- Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Maintain own driving information
- Must have valid driver’s license and insurable driving records.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORMENT:
- Frequently required to stand/walk/sit for long periods of time.
- Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
- Continually require to talk or hear.
- Occasionally required to lift/push/carry up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to assist clients up to 300 lbs. entering and exiting vehicles.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to his job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
