Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Job Description

POSITION: Behavioral Health Technician

SUPERVISED BY: Lead BHT Supervisor

We are a reputable behavioral health company providing all levels of care in Central New Jersey. We are in search of Behavioral Health Technicians with experience in the behavioral health field. A validdriver's License required.

Shift Availability:

8:00am - 4:00pm

4:00pm - 12:00am

12:00pm - 8:00pm (FT and PT)

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 Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22