Behavior Health Technician

PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC SERVICES INC•Dover, DE

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Part Time position for a Behavior Health Technician at SUDCOD Mens Residential in Dover, DE. The role involves supporting individuals in their recovery goals towards independence and community contribution. The position requires a minimum of a HS Diploma/GED and a strong commitment to recovery. The technician will provide training and assistance in various areas including health, community living, and personal/social skills. Responsibilities include documentation, medication monitoring, crisis intervention, and ensuring the safety and well-being of the persons served. The role also involves assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and supportive counseling.

Requirements

HS Diploma/GED
Must be at least 21 years of age
Possess a valid driver’s license
Must present credentials that are current and valid and meet safe driving requirements.
Must submit to a driving record and criminal background screening.
Must be capable of satisfactorily performing all job functions and tasks with minimal supervision.
Must be able to maintain the highest level of ethical standards and professional relationships.
Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, including an excellent command of the English language.
Must be able to drive a motor vehicle and tolerate exposure to all local weather conditions.
Required to sit, see, talk (close, distance, peripheral, depth, and focus) & hear (communicate effectively), use hands & fingers, handle objects, reach, kneel, crouch, or stoop.
Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds and negotiate multiple flights of stairs.
Must be capable of providing non-violent crisis intervention and performing CPR and first aid.
Clean valid driver license
Experience in substance abuse

Nice To Haves

A desire and commitment to support persons served in their recovery goal of becoming independent and contributing members of the community is a must.

Responsibilities

Provide training/assistance in areas of Somatic/Mental Health: Nutrition, Personal Hygiene/Health, Exercise and Recreation, Relapse Issues in SMI/AOD
Provide training/assistance in areas of Community Living: Housekeeping, Money Management, Transportation Skills, Establishing a Routine
Provide training/assistance in areas of Personal and Social Skills: Boundaries, Interpersonal Relationships, Communication Skills, Personal Life Goals
Performs all required documentation
Performs Activities of Daily Living (ADL) management and supervision. May perform ADL functions where necessary.
Performs medication monitoring.
Assists persons served to become independent and to encourage efforts towards recovery /rehabilitation.
Responsible for vehicle and general cleanliness, as required.
Ensures compliance with treatment plan goals for the person served.
Performs crisis assessment, intervention, and management.
Performs and supports persons’ transportation activities and contacts in the community as scheduled.
Performs supportive counseling and documents accordingly.
Serves as a team member and provides support for the team and for persons.
Supervises and performs recreational/social activities and participates where appropriate.
Is responsible for and monitors persons’ safety.
Participates as part of a team, covers for other staff, and on-call as needed.
Maintains an attitude of cooperation, flexibility, and professionalism at all times.
Acts within time frames and at quality levels as expected or directed.
Adheres to all policy & procedures and codes of ethics expected of one in a professional position and is respectful and honest.
Performs other duties as assigned.