Behavioral Health Technician- Per Diem

Phoenix House Florida•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician helps maintain a safe, compliant, and orderly residential treatment environment. The role monitors residents and the facility, supports scheduled activities and meetings, transports residents for approved purposes, documents daily activity, communicates with staff and leadership, and helps enforce program rules. The position also involves screening residents and their belongings, conducting drug screens as directed, and facilitating access to medication. Work is performed in person.

Requirements

Ability to work with a diverse criminal justice population.
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal relationship, and time-management skills.
Computer literacy and working knowledge of Microsoft Office and internet capabilities.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the public and use good judgment in recognizing the scope of authority.
Ability to establish appropriate boundaries and professional, non-possessive relationships with clients in treatment, including former clients.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Teamwork skills, including cooperation, helping others, and prioritizing team or organizational goals; ability to build constructive team spirit around shared goals and objectives.
Good driving record, valid driver's license, and ability to pass an MVR check.
Proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a substance abuse treatment or mental health setting.
One year of healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular facility checks and monitor the environment to ensure safety and compliance; remain visible to the community.
Communicate with the resident structure to assess the community environment, identify problems and possible solutions, and coordinate transitions between scheduled activities.
Drive company vehicles to transport residents for scheduled and pre-approved purposes, including medical appointments and employment activities.
Oversee morning meetings and evening wrap-ups, reviewing meeting content in advance.
Conduct or assist with encounter groups, seminars, and workshops as directed.
Perform opening and closing facility runs and random runs during the day to ensure the facility is secure.
Inspect the house and dorm for cleanliness, order, and safety; oversee extracurricular activities.
Hold residents accountable for inappropriate or negative behavior using effective confrontation techniques.
Document daily activities through thorough written communication.
Debrief with staff at the beginning and end of each shift, including the oncoming staff member.
Immediately notify the direct supervisor or on-duty facility leadership about absconders, physical violence, suicidal threats, accidents involving staff or residents, and extreme negative behavior.
Screen incoming prospects and their property for alcohol, drugs, weapons, paraphernalia, or other inappropriate belongings; perform drug screens as directed.
Allow residents access to their medication.
Follow all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures and adhere to quality assurance goals and objectives.
Participate in staff meetings and training exercises as directed.
Achieve proficiency in the electronic health record system sufficient to perform the role’s duties within 30 days of employment.