What are the responsibilities and job description for the BHT / Behavioral Health Technician at All Male Program position at Family First Adolescent Services?
Job Description:
We are seeking a behavioral health technician, or "Counselor's Assistant," for our all male facility.
This programming staff position entails supporting and supervising our clients, and working alongside in providing support service to the clinical team treating our adolescent clients who have mental health and substance use issues.
Our team culture is incredibly creative, supportive, and our staff, above all else, is deeply committed to helping the clients and families that we work with. We are seeking staff to join our team with the same energy and commitment.
Employee growth and development is heavily fostered and encouraged.
All staff are given direction and support, for their current position, as well as career development.
All responsibilities will fall under the core functions of providing client supervision and supporting client participation in services. Work is performed in accordance with established regulations, policies and procedures, but employees are expected to exercise significant initiative and independent judgment in carrying out their duties.
Duties:
- Escorting clients to/from various appointments and sessions.
- Assisting with activities and engaging with clients as they progress through their recovery.
- Assisting counselors and therapeutic team.
- Documenting relevant information regarding the client’s activities.
- Facilitating UA's.
-Observe and record patient behavior.
-Provide a safe and supportive environment for clients.
-Administer and record client medications.
-Help with daily living activities.
Counselor Assistant must:
- Have a clean and valid driver's license
-Pass a background check
- Ideal candidates may have had previous work experience as...
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Work Location:
- One location
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Application Question(s):
- If a client becomes verbally aggressive, what would be your approach?
- What are three key elements that you find important when working with adolescents?
- Name some personal attributes that you hold that - qualifies / best fits the role of working with clients with behavioral issues, substance abuse, autism spectrum, etc.
Experience:
- Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19