Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Full-time

Overnight differential - $1.25

Weekend differential - $2.00

Rock Valley Community Programs, Inc. (RVCP) operates several programs, including Harpers Place. Harpers Place is a 15 bed residential unit, 24 hour hospital diversion program that serves adults 18 who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Staff are trained to work in partnership with clients, their families, and their providers to help them experience hope for achieving recovery. Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) provide direct care for adults experiencing a mental health crisis by residing in a short term residential facility. (CBRF). They will be supervised under licensed mental health professionals and will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team- including case manager, clinical director, RN, and psychiatrist.

HARPERS Stands for Hope Anew Recovery Peace Encouragement Resilience Strength

Requirements:

• Supervise client behaviors and activities at all times, monitor physical and emotional well-being, and respond to all patient needs and concerns
• Record observations regarding client behavior, mental status, and care; report observations to treatment staff; provide input for treatment plans; and implement goals of treatment plans
• Encourage or assist as needed with personal hygiene care and other activities of daily living
• Administer medications and maintain records in accordance with specified procedures
• Transport clients to appointments as needed
• Plan and implement recreational and educational individual and group activities as assigned by treatment staff
• Supervise visitation activities, including checking visitors, checking for contraband, and monitoring behavior during visits
• Responsible for keeping work area clean, tidy, and in order
• Admit and discharge clients- monitor vital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 of age
• Must pass TB test, urine drug test, physical test, caregiver and criminal history background check
• Must have a valid driver’s license

RVCP, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overnight shift

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person