Behavioral Health Recovery Support Tech-Detox

New Horizons of the Treasure Coast Inc.•Fort Pierce, FL

61d•Onsite

About The Position

New Horizons of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee is the region’s most comprehensive mental health and substance use recovery agency, with nine facilities across four counties serving 14,000 children and adults annually, regardless of their ability to pay. New Horizons of the Treasure Coast was created in 1958 by community members who passionately believed that quality mental health services should be available to all in need on the Treasure Coast. From its first location in Ft. Pierce, New Horizons has expanded to serve residents in Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie Counties, with its main campus on Midway Road in Fort Pierce. We are seeking dedicated and compassionate RECOVERY SUPPORT TECHNICIANS who are eager and ready to help individuals in our Detox unit with behavioral health situations. Interested candidates will be fully trained and must be ready and willing to serve our population. Excellent opportunity for those wanting to gain experience in the mental health field regardless of education.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Must work all units within New Horizons of the Treasure Coast (Adult & Children)
Must be willing to work a weekend during the month
Must pass Level 2 Background through DCF and AHCA Clearinghouse. For more information, click on the link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's student in the Social Services field who are willing to gain more experience in a behavioral health setting due to their field of study and/or simply need graduation credits
Certified Nursing Assistant wanting to gain experience in the Behavioral Health Field

Responsibilities

Assists in daily course of treatment for new and existing clients, observation, and referral of clients presenting for services.
Takes direction from charge nurse and for Screening
Recognizes signs of aggressive behavior and responds promptly to crisis situations.
Appropriately utilizes verbal and physical intervention non-violent crisis intervention techniques to redirect and prompt clients to safe and appropriate behavior.
Completes all shift duties as assigned in an efficient manner and meets all time requirements (15 minutes checks, routine checks, or searches, etc).
Places clients in seclusion and or restraints in accordance with unit protocol and procedure as a last resort.
Guides and participates in client therapeutic milieu.
Effectively interacts with client's family and significant others.
Is familiar with assigned clients' individual treatment plan goals and assists and encourages clients in implementing and carrying out appropriate aspects of the plan.
Maintains an atmosphere of dignity and respect in all interactions.
Must be awake and alert at all times.
Prepares written documentation and record keeping for assigned clients.
All entries made in the client's medical record are in correct sequence and according to protocol and procedure.
Close observation check lists are completed in a timely and accurate manner and according to protocol and procedure.
Documentation is neat, legible, and in accordance with accepted charting standards.
Provides assistance for clients who present for services.
Obtains as much general information from the client and family as possible.
Client orientation to facility is completed in a timely manner according to protocol and procedure.
Valuables are secured and recorded according to protocol and procedures
Client's belongings are checked according to protocol and procedure.
Client rights and responsibilities are effectively communicated upon admission.
Miscellaneous duties are performed according to instruction