Behavior Health Technician

Psychotherapeutic Services•Dover, DE

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a Part Time position with shifts on Friday from 4pm-12am, Saturday from 4pm-8pm, and Sunday from 8am-8pm. The role requires a HS Diploma/GED and a strong commitment to supporting individuals in their recovery goals towards independence and community contribution. General requirements include being at least 21 years of age, possessing a valid driver's license with a clean driving record, and passing a criminal background screening. The technician must be capable of performing job functions with minimal supervision, maintain high ethical standards, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

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

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.