What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) position at Prosperity Behavioral Healthcare Consulting LLC?
POSITION: Behavioral Health Technician
SUPERVISED BY: Lead BHT Supervisor
We are a reputable behavioral health company with a primary mental health facility that is looking for some assistance in operations. The BHT position at our company will help clients in their daily activities and ensure a safe, clean environment of care.
Shift Availability:
1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift available
SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO POSITION:
- Collects urine specimens for drug screens and pregnancy tests, takes vital signs; accurately records the results in the medical record and reports results to nursing.
- Anticipates and responds to client needs, including crisis intervention, and restores and maintains a safe, secure environment.
- Assists clients with participation in therapeutic and recreational activities.
- Observes clients (inpatient) every 15 – 30 minutes and documents findings on observation records. Performs room safety checks every shift and provides 1 to 1 observation as assigned.
- Through direct care, observation, and communication with the client collects and documents behavioral, physical, and other clinical data in shift reports.
- Reports changes in behavior, safety concerns, and crisis situations and seeks assistance from a supervisor or treatment team (nurse, clinician, provider).
- Completes searches of clients and belongings upon admission and random searches as needed for safety.
- Assists with the intake process for new clients and orients them to the facility.
- Assists with AMA interventions (leaving treatment against medical advice) when needed.
- Completes incident reports for all safety and security events and near misses.
- Provides emotional support to clients.
- Always maintains the confidentiality of patient records and complies with all state and federal confidentiality laws.
- Transports clients to and from clinical services, housing, specialists, outside appointments, peer recovery meetings/support groups, etc. as needed.
- Maintains an effective and courteous working relationship with patients and other staff members through the use of appropriate interpersonal skills.
- Provides information to clients about their rights and responsibilities, including grievance procedures.
- Develops and maintains appropriate boundaries with clients and complies with the “Code of Ethical Conduct”.
- Completes all required trainings at the time of hire and annually.
- Assists with other tasks as needed and within the documented level of competency.
- Adhere to organizational standards, policies, and procedures, and legal regulations.
Qualifications:
- A strong desire to help others
- Basic computer skills to log data and perform other administrative tasks
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Patience with good listening and reasoning skills, including the ability to remain calm in high stress situations
- Positive attitude, shows compassion to clients
- Time management skills
- Excellent judgment and discretion handling confidential information
- Flexibility and adaptability
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Addiction Medicine
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Experience:
- BHT: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Worcester, MA 01604 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $21
