What are the responsibilities and job description for the BHT/Assistant Counselor position at Prosperity Behavioral Healthcare Consulting LLC?
POSITION: Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)/Assistant Counselor
Job Description
We are looking for individuals passionate about working with the behavioral health population. Our program serves males between the ages of 12-17 years old. The Behavior Health Technician/Assistant Counselor position is a key role in operations and direct care of our clients.
Shifts: Full Time & Part Time: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts available.
Job Details:
1. Oversee the day to day activities of the clients in their normal daily routine.
2. Enforce any specific directions given by the treatment team regarding clients.
3. Maintain complete confidentiality on behalf of the clients.
4. Monitor behaviors and report all occurrences to management which defer from the normal behaviors.
5. Continuously track all clients location both on property as well as outings and other events.
6. When required, assure the clients maintain their living areas in accordance to acceptable standards.
7. Assist with ensuring that clients are present and remain in all scheduled groups and/or activities.
8. Safely, legally and efficiently transport clients via company van to all appointed destinations.
9. When required, perform bed checks as per standard schedule and record any unusual occurrences.
10. Any other duties as instructed by management.
11. Acquire and maintain all CEU, CPR, trainings, etc. as required by JCAHO.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 1 year in the related field (preferred but not required)
- Must have a valid and clear Driver's license
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Addiction Medicine
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Hurley, NY 12443 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19
