Behavioral Health Tech - Fort. Lauderdale

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Fort Lauderdale, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lifeskills Fort Lauderdale campus offers exceptional care for individuals dealing with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. We provide state-of-the-art residential services to individuals who face complex co-occurring challenges and specific health-related medical complications. Our services are tailored to those who are resistant to medication, exhibit risk-taking behavior, and those who have undergone multiple treatment episodes. Lifeskills provides 24/7 nursing support in a structured and supportive therapeutic environment for the best possible care. At Lifeskills Behavioral Health, we are a dynamic, dedicated, and growing team of professionals deeply passionate about providing evidence-based and personalized clinical care for mental health disorders and behavioral health conditions. Since everyone has different experiences with mental health disorders, mental health therapies must be equally as unique to address those diverse needs. Working with qualified doctoral level clinicians at Lifeskills gives individuals the opportunity to develop personalized mental health treatment plans that address their needs and help them take the next step in their recovery. Our team’s foundation is client centered care and clinical excellence through our 5-star service commitment – Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Flexibility, Service, and Collaboration. We are committed to our team and our team is committed to our clients! Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) interact with clients throughout the shift, assists and supports clients with functional needs. Behavioral Health Technicians are responsible for managing the daily milieu of the facility, ensuring the safety of clients, and maintaining a therapeutic environment. BHTs are expected to familiarize themselves with the histories and needs of the clients and be capable of identifying cues and behaviors that may indicate a change in clients’ status or condition. Position is responsible for documenting the client records and communicating proactively with clinical team members and supervisors.

Requirements

Highschool diploma or equivalent preferred, drug and alcohol certification preferred or a willingness to complete requirements within the orientation period. Requires 2+ years’ experience working with clients with substance abuse and/or mental health issues.
Valid Florida Driver’s License.
Current CPR and First Aid Certification, or willingness to complete within the first 30 days of employment.
Clearance of TB test.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with clinical team to determine/select appropriate interventions based on the needs of individual clients.
Actively participates and engages clients in the milieu and outside activities throughout the workday, often in a variety of group settings.
Prompts clients to complete ADLs, including clean room, hygiene, laundry, etc., and completes regular room hygiene checks.
Conducts client drug screening, pregnancy tests, and breathalyzers, as necessary.
Prompts clients to attend all meals in a timely manner and provides supervision and structure at mealtimes as appropriate.
Models effective table manners and small talk during mealtimes, focusing on engaging all clients.
Provides, structures, and maintains a therapeutic environment in collaboration with other staff.
Therapeutically interacts with the client in one-to-one situations, community, and group meetings, maintaining appropriate boundaries and modeling appropriate social behavior.
Collaborates with clinical team to facilitate client education groups.
Reacts therapeutically in crisis situations.
Recognizes client’s level of behavioral functioning and modifies approaches accordingly to include recognizing mood changes and developing DBT coping skills.
Maintains therapeutic relationship with clients using praise and other reinforcers to encourage appropriate behaviors and attitudes, setting limits in a kind and firm manner.
Documents in accordance with policies and procedures services provided, incident reports, shift reports, group and milieu notes in a timely and accurate manner.
Complies with the facility safety procedures as outlined in the policy and procedure manual to include fire drills, evacuation procedures, and internal/external disaster plan.
Demonstrates effective verbal intervention skills in managing escalating clients and involving other staff as needed.
Adheres to DBT model and interventions.
Performs a vehicle safety and fuel check prior to use of any company vehicle, reporting any concerns to supervisor or manager.
Supports clients in effectively managing leisure time, including joining in activities with clients.
Greet all guests warmly and friendly.
Follows through with clinical precautions effectively, including visual clinical observations.
Answer phone and field calls in an upbeat and positive manner, focusing on customer service.
Transport clients to appointments, supporting client while regulating in community.
Identifies and recognizes triggers for escalation with each client, and utilize de-escalation techniques, focusing on prevention of crisis.
Gathers clients for outings and groups to promote program engagement.
Supports medication compliance and management of client self-administration.
Prepares for client admissions to all levels of care including but not limited to ensuring room is prepared, completes intake documentation, ensures all medications are documented and stored.
Conducting client belonging search, inventory and notifying therapist of any contraband.
Supports discharge processes, as needed.
Conduct chart audits following program policy timelines, as requested.
Can be relied upon to be at work as scheduled and is rarely absent from work, notifying the supervisor if absent.
Demonstrates an ability to adapt to changes in the facility function, management styles, and facility routines.
Reads, understands, and adheres to all company policy statements on ethics, conduct, and conflict of interests.
Adheres to facility policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, implementing regularly.
Maintains positive attitude and acts as a team player with others on the treatment team.
Attends all supervisory trainings within assigned time frames as required by the facility.
Writes clearly, informatively, and effectively.
Other duties as assigned.