Behavioral Health Technician

JOB REQUIREMENTS : Rock Valley Community Programs, Inc. (RVCP) operates several programs, including Harpers Place. Harpers Place is a 15 bed residential unit, 24 hour hospital diversion program that serves adults 18 who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Staff are trained to work in partnership with clients, their families, and their providers to help them experience hope for achieving recovery. Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) provide direct care for adults experiencing a mental health crisis by residing in a short term residential facility. (CBRF). They will be supervised under licensed mental health professionals and will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team- including case manager, clinical director, RN, and psychiatrist. HARPERS Stands for Hope Anew Recovery Peace Encouragement Resilience Strength Requirements : Required to work a minimum of two shifts per month Supervise client behaviors and activities at all times, monitor physical and emotional well-being, and respond to all patient needs and concerns Record observations regarding client behavior, mental status, and care; report observations to treatment staff; provide input for treatment plans; and implement goals of treatment plans Encourage or assist as needed with personal hygiene care and other activities of daily living Administer medications and maintain records in accordance with specified procedures Transport clients to appointments as needed Plan and implement recreational and educational individual and group activities as assigned by treatment staff Supervise visitation activities, including checking visitors, checking for contraband, and monitoring behavior during visits Responsible for keeping work area clean, tidy, and in order Admit and discharge clients- monitor vital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure Other duties as assigned Qualifications : Must be 18 of age Must be able to complete on the job training for 80 hours in a 2 week period Must pass TB test, urine drug test, physical test, caregiver and criminal history background check Must complete a COVID-19 test and receive negative results prior to start date (Free of cost to potential employee) Must have a valid driver\'s license Must be low risk driver Benefits : Paid training Paid staff meetings Applications available at www.rvcp.org Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Policy : Rock Valley Community Programs, Inc. declares and reaffirms a policy of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Rock Valley Community Programs, Inc. declares will make all decisions regarding recruitment and employment, without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental handicap, sexual orientation, HIV / AIDS status, or other factors, which cannot be lawfully the basis for an employment... For full info follow application link. Rock Valley Community Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS : E-Mail a Rsum : jpope@rvcp.org Apply Online : ipc.us / t / DFFEBD62654C4175 Other : Submit resume to the address listed, Attn : HR Department, or Fax : (608) 741-4502, or Email : jpope@rvcp.org This is an Equal Opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply including minorities, veterans, women, and persons with work related limitations. Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.