Behavioral Health Technician

JOB KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Measures employee’s demonstrated job, relevant knowledge, and essential skills, such as work practices, policies, procedures, resources, laws, customer service, and technical information, as well as the relationship of work to the organization’s mission. Also measured are the employee’s self-improvement efforts to enhance skills and knowledge to stay current with changes impacting the job.

POSITION SUMMARY
The primary role of the Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is in providing direct contact and
support services to clients suffering from mental illness or a co-occurring disorder. Specifically, the two main functions of the BHT are supervision of the clients and ensuring their participation in treatment related services and facilitating psycho-educational, activities of daily living and attending community support and recreational activities.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All direct care staff shall have graduated from high school or possess a GED and have a
minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience, or its part-time equivalent, working in a
program serving persons with mental disabilities. Such experience must be in the direct
provision of services to clients. If the employee does not have the required experience, the
program shall document a specific plan of supervision and in-service training for the employee which will guarantee the ongoing qualification of the employee to perform the job. The plan should include but not be limited to the frequency and number of hours of training, the subjects to be covered, and a description of the supervision to be provided.

Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Personal experience being a consumer of mental health services
CPR and First Aid certified
Ability to read and interpret written information; write clearly and informatively; edits
work for spelling and grammar. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or
negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions;
demonstrates group presentation skills; and participates in meetings
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Must be 18 years of age
Must have required health screening
Must have current TB test
Must have criminal record clearance
Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Revival Mental Health is committed to principles of equal opportunities for all employees.
Revival Mental Health will provide reasonable accommodations that are necessary to comply
with State and Federal disability discrimination laws.
Ability to sit, use hands and fingers, talk or hear, and smell continually. Ability to stand,
walk, and reach frequently. Ability to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
occasionally.
Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and carry up to 25
lbs.
Close vision required to see computer monitor, read documents, and operate copy and
fax machine. Distance vision required to drive an automobile if driving is a requirement
of the job.
Work environment is indoors and climate controlled. Occasionally exposed to outdoor
weather conditions.
Moderate noise levels as found in a business office with computer printers, households
with TVs and dishwashers, and driving light traffic.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists in supervision of client activities and be aware of client’s whereabouts at all
times, including breaks and internal activities
Attend all mandatory trainings and in-house conferences/seminars
Engages clients in therapeutic activities as appropriate
Provides a brief overview of the housing program in regard to program rules, procedures, and services, with each new client
Maintains order and ensures compliance with rules and regulations; ensures that clients
conduct themselves in an orderly manner
Monitors and documents clients for signs of medical distress and/or behavioral concerns
on an ongoing basis
Provides appropriate support and structure for clients in dealing with their recovery;
interacts continually with clients
Ensures client wake-up and bedtime, escorts residents on shopping trips, recreating,
meetings, medical appointments, etc.

Enforces program rules at all times
Distributes daily mail to clients and observes confidentiality standards
Records accurate and up-to-date reports on every client and continually updates the bed
list(s) to ensure that all admissions and discharges are recorded in a timely fashion
Reports to the supervisor any discrepancies in client’s whereabouts
Responds appropriately to all medical and other emergencies
Responsible for safe operation and maintenance of company vehicles
Conducts search of all client bags when being admitted to the facility
Confiscates and secures any contraband found and notifies the appropriate supervisor
on duty in their absence
Randomly inspects all rooms, common areas, hallways and bathrooms every thirty
minutes and performs a thorough search for contraband, no less than weekly
Must have a valid class B license

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Medical Specialty:

• Home Health
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to pass a DOJ Livescan background check?
• Are you able to work Fri & Sat 3-11:30P?

Experience:

• Mental health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $24