PRN Behavioral Health Technician

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Sevierville, TN

4d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Health Technicians interact with clients throughout their shifts, assisting and supporting them with functional needs. They manage the facility’s daily milieu, ensure client safety, and maintain a therapeutic environment. They are expected to become familiar with clients’ histories and needs and to recognize cues or behaviors that may indicate changes in a client’s status or condition. The position includes documenting in client records and proactively communicating with clinical team members and supervisors. The role maintains professional relationships with coworkers, supervisors, organizational leadership, clients and families, clinical providers, referral partners, and vendors as needed. The position is PRN and seeks coverage for day, swing, and overnight shifts at Smoky Mountain Lodge in Sevierville, Tennessee. Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience in a behavioral healthcare setting. A bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred. Additional requirements include a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, an acceptable driving record, criminal background clearance, a TB test and other mandatory state or federal clearances, and current CPR and First Aid certification. The job requires communication and movement throughout the building, participation in activities outdoors and off facility grounds, extended periods of standing and walking, and the ability to move 25 pounds. Other physical activities may include sitting, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and tasting or smelling.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience in a behavioral healthcare setting.
Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and acceptable driving record.
Clearance of a criminal background check, TB test, and any other mandatory state or federal requirements.
Current CPR and First Aid certification.
Ability to move 25 pounds.
Knowledge of mental health and/or substance use disorders.
Effective verbal intervention skills for managing escalating residents and involving other staff while adhering to CPI criteria.
Ability to adapt to changes in facility function, management styles, and routines.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of medication side effects and reactions, and appropriate action if an event occurs.
Ability to recognize symptoms of client distress.
Ability to observe, supervise, and evaluate clients during meals, snacks, planned activities, and off-campus outings.
Active listening and effective communication skills when interacting with clients.
Ability to maintain client integrity during room searches and observations.
Ability to support and follow through on therapeutic recommendations from senior staff.
Ability to communicate pertinent information to the treatment team as it affects client care.
Ability to account for clients’ values and cultural beliefs when assisting with treatment.
Ability to safely transport and manage clients during appointments and community outings.
Ability to document physical wellness checks and observation monitoring.
Ability to communicate with peers, clients, and/or vendors; move throughout the building; participate in outdoor and off-facility activities; and stand and walk for extended periods. The role may also involve sitting, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, tasting, or smelling.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete client rounds and safety checks according to clinical criteria.
Engage clients in therapeutic activities in the milieu and in outside activities, including group settings.
Prompt clients to complete activities of daily living, such as room cleaning, hygiene, and laundry, and conduct regular room hygiene checks.
Prompt clients to attend meals on time and provide supervision and structure at mealtimes as appropriate.
Adapt interactions to client needs, including recognizing mood changes and treatment progress.
Document services, incident reports, shift reports, and department reports accurately and promptly according to policies and procedures.
Communicate and follow clinical precautions, including visual safety checks, and proactively report safety risks.
Coordinate healthcare visits according to clients’ individual needs and facilitate timely access to medical services in collaboration with nursing.
Monitor office-material inventory, place orders as needed, and organize storage.
Maintain an orderly and safe therapeutic environment that supports residents’ well-being.
Support medication compliance by prompting residents to go to nursing for medications.
Assist with admissions and the transition of new clients into the facility.
Follow the facility’s Code of Ethics and corporate compliance guidelines.
Conduct chart audits according to program timelines when requested.
Arrive on time, attend scheduled shifts, and promptly notify a supervisor when absent.
Follow and model company policies on ethics, conduct, and conflicts of interest, as well as facility policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Maintain a positive attitude and work collaboratively with the treatment team.
Complete required training within assigned time frames.
Perform other duties as assigned.