Job description

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) role is to support, document, monitor, and provide a structured environment for the patients while they are in the care of The Ohio Mental Health Center (Trails). He/she is responsible for providing support services for the clinical and medical staff. BHT’s are to provide a safe environment at which patients can obtain and maintain mental stability. He/she will work under the direct supervision of the Behavioral Health Tech Supervisor. This is an hourly position with a schedule established to complete required duties. This position is “non-exempt” from wage and hour regulations, as defined by the U.S, Department of Labor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitoring patients at all times while they’re not in clinical groups,
• Attend meetings with patients,
• Perform room searches, patient personal belonging searches and completes inventory of patient belongings,
• Assists in making beds, restocking, and cleaning duties,
• Monitor phone calls and family visits,
• Perform drug screens,
• Completes initial patient check-in’s,
• Assist taking and document vitals when needed,
• Create and maintain logs documenting patient interactions,
• Exhibits reliable and dependable qualities,
• Demonstrates the ability to work as a team member.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Tech Supervisor

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid drivers license

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Must possess knowledge and understanding of substance use disorders and the process of recovery.
• Must have good organizational, communication and language skills.
• Must possess general computer knowledge and general office equipment familiarity.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people.
• Demonstrates the ability for effectively function as a team member.

The Ohio Mental Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Mental Health: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Adults

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Rotating weekends

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Heath, OH 43056 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Heath, OH 43056: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person