Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Behavior Technician to join our team. The Behavior Technician will work closely with individuals requiring behavioral support, implementing interventions to improve their quality of life.

Duties

• Developing a daily structure for residential clients.
• Developing a weekly structure for the residential clients.
• Overseeing residential 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 and the residential facility.
• Actively participating and assisting clients with tasks as requested by supervisor.
• 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.
• Always following Infection Control Guidelines.
• 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 Structured Living Manager.
• Facilitating client’s rules and responsibilities and reporting noncompliance to Structured Living manager.

Qualifications

• Current and valid Florida Driver License.
• Current CPR certification and First Aid.
• A minimum of 1 year experience in treatment industry preferred.
• Ability to maintain accurate medical documentation
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lake Worth, FL 33462 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lake Worth, FL 33462: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18