What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician position at Camino Real Community Services?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction/supervision of the licensed nursing staff or their designee, Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) performs multiple roles within the Crisis Center. The primary staff role is to provide care to individuals with a mental illness and/or a co-occurring substance use/abuse diagnosis along with individuals with a dual diagnosis of mental illness and intellectual or developmental disability.
Duties include providing a safe and secure environment for all clients in a crisis environment and provides support services to Nursing and Clinical Treatment teams. The position may also perform delegated nursing tasks and therefore, it would be under the supervision of a licensed nurse personnel when performing tasks.
Promote a physically and emotionally safe environment, including conducting regular rounds and patient and property. Searches so patients can focus on managing their illnesses and disabilities to promote healing.
Aid in basic patient care such as eating, bathing, dressing, and teaching and encouraging basic hygiene while observing patient progress to identify the need for additional services or changes in current treatment.
Provide behavioral emergency assistance, such as patient restraint using approved agency curriculum or basic first aid when needed, as well as recognize and report homicidal or suicidal behaviors. Monitor and document the behavior of patients in seclusion or on precautions.
Perform duties (e.g., vital signs, specimen collection, etc.) as delegated by nursing personnel or assigned by a physician. Utilize Standard Precautions appropriately to prevent the spread of infection.
The BHT would also provide the safe transportation of Crisis Center clients to and from clinic sites. Transportation services include pick-up and drop off at San Antonio area hospitals, taking discharging clients home or to area shelters, transportation of clients to medical or rehab appointments. Of primary importance is the provision of a warm handoff ensuring clients safely transition from one location to another. The transporter provides preventative maintenance and maintains documentation for Crisis Center vehicles. When not providing support to the clinical team or transporting the Crisis Center Tech will complete Crisis Center building maintenance and cleaning.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
· High school diploma/or equivalent required
· A valid Texas Driver's license, required.
PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
· Prior direct care experience in a psychiatric/behavioral health center setting.
· English/Spanish speaking.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.23 per hour
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17
