Behavioral Health Tech - Ridgeway

CCC•Cape Girardeau, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ridgeway Program is a ten-bed, all-female, Intensive Residential Treatment Service (IRTS) that provides a high level of direct service and supports for individuals living with chronic mental health diagnoses (i.e., anxiety, bi-polar, depression, personality disorders, etc.) that often involve severe behavioral and emotional issues resulting in guardianship. Community Counseling Center (CCC) offers shift differentials for Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) Staff who work on Evening and Overnight shifts at its residential facilities. Evening Shift: +$.50/hour per hour worked on Evenings. Overnight Shift: +#1.00/hour per hour worked on overnights.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED/HSE
Must hold Valid Driver's License (Class E for Missouri or Class D for IL Residents - Obtain on start date) and current continuous auto insurance.

Responsibilities

Provide care to clients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and a therapeutic environment based on a trauma informed approach.
Promote and educate clients regarding activities of daily living including household management (i.e., attending to bedroom, laundry, etc.) and self-care management (i.e., hygiene, grooming, medication, etc.) tasks and responsibilities.
Teach functional living skills such as anger management techniques, impulse control, social/communication skills, relaxation skills, emotional coping skills, etc. based on the client's individual treatment plan.
Participate in recreational and social activities with clients.
Collaborate closely with the treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
Complete and chart client observations in accordance with agency policy and procedure.
Conduct ongoing checks; including personal belongings, room checks, and grounds checks based on agency policy and procedure.
Ensure protective oversight of clients, monitor the condition of clients, and follow agency policy and procedure regarding medical emergencies or elopement.
Responsible for transporting clients in agency and/or personal vehicle as deemed necessary and appropriate to meet program requirements.
Intervene in behavioral health crisis situations when needed.
Distribute medications and document such based on agency policy and procedure.
Immediately report medication errors based on agency protocol.
Cleaning of the facility and grounds as needed.
Document according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, and any other federal or state program per agency standards.