What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Health Technician position at Freeman Health Partners?
Job Description
Job Description
- Monitor patients in detox and residential care for current needs, adherence to policies & procedures, and recovery related issues.
- Maintain a healthy and recovery-focused patient milieu.
- Facilitate recovery-oriented support groups.
- Assist with meal preps as-needed.
- Support patients in attaining mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual recovery.
- Provide patients with validation, support, and assistance.
- Witness patient’s self-administer non-narcotic medications, as-needed.
- Ensure that the facility is neat and free of any fire or safety hazards, per FRC policies & procedures.
- Record groups and patient updates in the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Report vital signs & assessment flow sheets, if needed.
- Attend staff meetings and any required trainings.
- Interact appropriately and professionally with all patients, visitors, and family members.
- Maintain confidentiality of patients, upholding HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 at all times.
