Behavioral Health Technician

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Sevierville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At The Stables, we recognize that all great minds do not think alike. To help clients reach their full potential, we offer a wide range of individualized programming tailored to their pace and needs. Our primary goal is to empower neurodivergent individuals — including those with autism spectrum disorder to explore the possibilities of an independent life comfortably. Located on a serene 25-acre property, our home-like 9-bed facility offers a low staff-to-client ratio for personalized attention and support. The Stables creates a realistic environment that mirrors the daily challenges and triggers clients may face, offering a more authentic experience than traditional residential treatment programs.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 1 year experience in a behavioral healthcare setting.
Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance and acceptable driving record.
Clearance of criminal background, TB test, and any other mandatory state/federal requirements.
Current CPR and First Aid certification.
Demonstrates knowledge of mental health and/or substance use disorders.
Demonstrates effective verbal intervention skills in managing escalating residents and involving other staff while adhering to CPI criteria.
Demonstrates an ability to adapt to changes in the facility function, management styles, and facility routines.
Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrates knowledge about medication side-effects, medication reactions, and what to do should an event occur.
Demonstrates the ability to recognize symptoms and distress of clients in treatment.
Demonstrates the ability to observe, supervise and evaluate clients during meal/snack times and planned activities and off campus outings.
Demonstrates the ability to “actively listen” and use effective communication when dealing with clients.
Demonstrates the ability to maintain the client’s integrity when conducting room searches and/or observations.
Demonstrates support and follows through with therapeutic recommendations from senior staff.
Demonstrates the ability to relay pertinent information to treatment team as it affects client care.
Ensures that the values and cultural beliefs are taken into account when assisting with the treatment of the clients.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Interact with clients throughout the shift, assist and support clients with functional needs.
Manage the daily milieu of the facility, ensuring the safety of clients, and maintaining a therapeutic environment.
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.
Document in the client records and communicate proactively with clinical team members and supervisor(s).
Ensure client rounding and safety checks are completed according to clinical criteria.
Actively engage clients in therapeutic activities in the milieu and outside activities throughout the workday, often in a variety of group settings.
Prompt clients to complete ADLs, including clean room, hygiene, laundry, etc., and completes regular room hygiene checks.
Prompt clients to attend all meals in a timely manner and provides supervision and structure at mealtimes as appropriate.
Modify approach to client interactions based on client needs, to include recognizing mood changes and treatment progress.
Document services provided, incident reports, shift reports, or department reports in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with policies and procedures.
Communicate and adhere to clinical precautions effectively, including visual safety checks; proactively report safety risks.
Coordinate necessary healthcare visits for clients based on their individual needs and ensuring timely access to medical services, in collaboration with nursing.
Ensure necessary office materials are consistently available for staff use to include monitoring inventory levels, placing orders when needed, and organizing storage efficiently.
Oversee the overall therapeutic environment, maintaining order, promoting safety, and optimizing the well-being of residents.
Support medication compliance and management by prompting residents to go to nursing for medications.
Assist with program admissions and the process for new clients while ensuring a smooth transition into the facility.
Function within the guidelines of the facility’s Code of Ethics and in accordance with corporate compliance.
Read, understand, adhere to, and model all company policy statements on ethics, conduct, and conflict of interests.
Adhere to facility policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, implementing regularly.
Maintain positive attitude and act as a team player with others on the treatment team.
Attend and complete all training within assigned time frames as required by the facility.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Safely transport and manage clients to appointments and community outings.
Document physical wellness checks and observation monitoring.