Behavioral Health Tech I
About The Position
Casa Palmera is a subacute residential treatment center offering treatment for substance use, mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma disorders. Behavioral Health Tech I (BHT I) assists and supports patients throughout the treatment experience, from admission through discharge, and contributes information to the treatment planning process. The role focuses on patient safety, interventions, psychoeducational groups, and patient support. The BHT I helps patients with daily needs and program routines, assists nursing staff as directed, implements treatment plans, responds to crisis situations, and monitors and documents patient activity. The position also supports admissions and discharges, maintains a safe and organized environment, completes facility checks, and attends required meetings and training. Additional duties for the Substance Use Division include securely collecting urine specimens; residential treatment duties may include passing medication where permitted and transporting or supervising patients, errands, and outings.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Valid and unrestricted state driver's license.
- Obtain and maintain CPI certification within 90 days of hire; training is provided.
- Obtain and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications; training is provided.
- For the Substance Use Division, at least one year of sobriety if in recovery.
- Pre-employment substance abuse testing is required.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to DBH policies and procedures and represent DBH values through professional, respectful conduct and exemplary customer service.
- Respect cultural and lifestyle diversity, maintain professional boundaries and ethics, follow facility leadership directions, and protect confidential patient and company information.
- Facilitate patient daily needs according to the program schedule, including routines, hygiene, meals and snacks, bathroom safety observations, and free time.
- Assist nursing staff as directed, including patient supervision, taking vitals, and conducting room or patient searches.
- Recognize, respond to, and assist with crisis situations, providing appropriate interventions.
- Assist with implementing individual patient treatment plans in coordination with the clinical team.
- Support patients during admission and discharge, including checking in belongings, orienting patients to the program, and preparing patients to return home.
- Monitor patient activity and document significant issues; complete shift notes, group notes, and other required documentation accurately and by the end of the shift.
- Maintain an organized and safe environment, perform basic housekeeping, and conduct regular facility and grounds checks, reporting irregularities or safety concerns to leadership.
- Report to work on time and prepared; work scheduled shifts and find coverage when unable to work unless experiencing an emergency.
- Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings, complete online training and policy verification, and keep the employee HR file up to date.
- Follow infection control policies and proper hand hygiene practices.
- For the Substance Use Division, collect urine specimens securely and accurately, verify donor identification, maintain chain of custody, and follow handling procedures.
- For residential treatment, pass medication in states where permitted after receiving required training or certification.
- Provide transportation and supervision for patients, errands, shopping, admissions, and outings when pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
