Behavioral Health Technician - Hickory Behavioral at Kingman
Department : Behavioral
Direct Report To : BHT Manager
Job Type : Overnight (11 : 00 PM - 7 : 00 PM)
About the Role :
Under immediate supervision of the Behavioral Health Technician Manager (BHT), the BHT is responsible for..
- Monitoring, observing, and reporting client activities while providing structure and support of the clinical person-centered treatment plan
The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is an integral member of the treatment team, functioning as the primary conduit between client, clinical, and medical staff, working to ensure the implementation and integration of the person-centered treatment plan.
Why Hickory Recovery?
Hickory Recovery is setting the benchmark in mental health care, especially for those facing acute challenges or dealing with co-occurring disorders. Our focus is on
Delivering personalized, top tier care that fosters healing and improves wellbeingEnsuring every individual has access to the best possible support and treatmentOur Mission is to provide high quality, acute care to adults struggling with mental health issues or mental health co-occurring disorders. It's Hickory's primary goal to offer expert treatment for all we serve.
What We Offer :
401kDental insuranceFlexible scheduleHealth insuranceVision insuranceCareer developmentMental health daysHoliday payJob Qualifications :
Highschool diploma or equivalent is preferredUnderstanding of Substance Use Disorders and Dual DiagnosisMust maintain a positive demeanor and clear understanding of professional boundaries with clients and staff.Ability to follow directives explicitly, adhere to facility policies, and exercise time management skillsCompletion of CPR and HWC prior to working the floorSchedule flexibility may be required to accommodate patients.Must hold a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.Key Responsibilities :
Participates in performance improvement activitiesEnsures clients attend groups and participate in treatMonitors and assists clients when they're not in group meetings, i.e., free time, hallways, common rooms, mealtime, medication pass time, smoke breaksPerforms client room checks two times per shift including surveillance for prohibited itemsPerforms client intake including drug and alcohol screens and body searchesMonitors compliance with treatment center rulesAssist clients with telephone use per facility policyAccompanies clients during smoke break at all timesAssists nursing staff during medication pass timesAdheres to HIPAA regulations including release of client informationDocuments shift notes, safety rounds, and client personal belongings inventory in the EMPerforms duties for discharge including gathering all client belongings and completing the discharge checklistFor clients discharging AMA, BHT completes the BAM, Suicide Risk Assessment, AMA questionnaire and Refusal of Treatment AMA Form when directed (When assigned the BHT Shift Lead, BHT will be the point of contact in the event the BHT Manager is absent.)Reports safety hazards to supervisor or Executive DirectorPerforms appropriate hand hygiene throughout the shiftUses personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately
