Behavioral Health Tech - Swing Shift

Behavioral Health Tech

Reports to: Clinical Supervisor

Position Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Tech will act as a liaison between the Clinical Supervisor and the Residents. Overall responsibilities are ensuring that Resident’s needs are met by all staff members of Quest Behavioral Health.

Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities:

The specific provisions of role includes but it not limited to the following:

· Maintain awareness of resident’s safety at all times.

· Makes rounds, room checks when if necessary

· Searches belongings for contraband, if appropriate, in a respectful manner, according to center policies and procedures.

· Participates and assists in client activities as assigned. Encourages all clients to follow program guidelines and rules.

· Completes appropriate forms for each procedure.

· Assists as directed in psychiatric and medical emergencies.

· Inventory personal belongings.

· Remind residents to come to meals and take medication.

· Make sure medication closet is closed at all times.

· Assist with Urine Drug Screens when directed.

· Check clients for medication compliance during medication intake (Watch for palming, pocketing and cheeking).

· Monitors meals.

· Pass out nourishment as directed.

· Assist with treatments as directed.

· Make copies and shred papers as needed.

· Gives appropriate feedback regarding the condition of clients to the Clinical Supervisor.

· Assures basic comfort measures are maintained.

· Provides for the psychosocial needs of clients.

· Communicates concerns of residents to appropriate member of clinical team.

· Provides forum for residents to allow to express themselves.

· Provides support or diversion consistent with interests and conditions of residents.

· Admits, transfers, and discharges residents as assigned.

· Pull all client related documentation from other areas and place in a chart.

· Inventory personal belongings.

· Document procedures.

· Provide transportation for activities and outings.

Employment Standards

Qualifications:

· 18 years of age, or older;

· Required Health Screening

· Valid TB Clearance

· Criminal Record Clearance

· 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.

· Must follow a plan of supervision if no experience as stated above and must follow the Resident Aid Supervision Guidelines as specified by the organization. (See Supervision Checklist)

Education: High School degree. Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field. preferred.

Experience: Experience as working with people oriented services.

Required Skills: Must have good organizational skills and leadership qualities. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required..

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Swing Shift
• Weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lancaster, CA 93536: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Mental health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22