Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Description

First City Recovery Center is looking to hire an experienced Behavioral Health Tech to work in our Substance Abuse Treatment Center, in Kokomo, Indiana! 

Skills:

• Demonstrates Proficiency in Communication, Observation & Written skills.
• Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality laws.
• Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace Policies.
• Knowledge of Workplace Violence.
• Knowledge of Corporate Integrity & Ethics
• Knowledge of addictions.
• Ability to interact with a multi-disciplinary team to assist in facets of the recovery program relating to physical health.
• Knowledge of the 12-Step Recovery Program.
• Knowledge and competency in problem solving, stress management, ethics and team building.
• Knowledge of alcohol and other drugs that includes;
• Alcohol and addictive drugs and their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual impact on the individual.
• Alcohol and addictive drugs and their impact on the family.
• Ability to determine if a medical emergency exists and to take appropriate action, when necessary.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures used in case of alcohol and/or drug overdose.
• Knowledge of First Aid and CPR.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Municipal laws and/or regulations that regulate the treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction, including:
• Confidentiality
• Patient Rights
• Professional Code of Ethics
• Discrimination
• Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and assumption of responsibilities not delineated in the job description which are related to work as a member of an addiction treatment team.

Responsibilities:

• Developing a daily structure for clients.
• Developing a weekly structure for the clients.
• Overseeing clients.
• Transporting clients to and from appointments and meetings, when necessary.
• Utilizing the company van for transportation of clients.
• Instructing and confirming the company’s rules and regulations to new admissions.
• Orientating new clients to the facility.
• Following up on client insurance claims, when necessary.
• Evaluating quality of program on an ongoing basis.
• Facilitating communication with ancillary services.
• Attending clinical and administrative meetings to integrate inter-departmental sharing of information.
• Building positive relationships with staff and physicians.
• Demonstrating adaptability and flexibility to changes in the work environment.
• Following Infection Control Guidelines at all times.
• Reporting personal symptoms of suspected illness or contagious diseases to the Infection Control Designee.
• Completing and forwarding copy of Incident Reports and any other safety/risk issues immediately to the Executive Director.
• Providing a safe, therapeutic environment for staff and clients.
• Providing and observing self-administration medication to clients
• Conducting Waived Tests
• Providing a daily report on the hourly rounds made that shift, to the Supervisor.
• Facilitating client’s rules and responsibilities and reporting noncompliance to the Supervisor
• Being sensitive to Cultural Issues of a patient based on their job position
• Reporting Suicidality/Homicide of a patient based to their job position.
• Ability of competency and understanding to Addition based on their job position.
• Reporting and responding to issues of Trauma of a patient based on their job position.

Requirements

• Graduation from High School, GED, or related experience.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in the treatment industry is preferred.
• Current and valid Driver's License.
• Current CPR certification and First Aid preferred. 

Salary: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour 

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Salary : $14 - $15