Behavioral Health Technician

Physicians Dialysis•Paola, KS

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for assisting and supporting the Facility Director and all treatment program staff, in coordinating and providing the day to day operational needs of the facility and its patients'. BHT’s are responsible for assisting with scheduled monitoring and reporting of the condition of the facility to ensure safe and orderly operations. The BHT is involved with certain intake procedures, including but not limited to obtaining data when a patient arrives to the facility, conducting searches and rounds, ensuring the safety of a patient during their treatment stay, and assisting the treatment teams with the overseeing of patients’ throughout their daily schedules within the facilities policies and procedures and in accordance with the standards of the State and Federal Regulations. Depending on an individual's safe driving record, some BHT’s may be involved with transportation and complying with vehicle and road/patient safety measures.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred
Two years work experience in a hotel, customer service, hospital, or treatment program setting.
A minimum of five years driving experience and a Valid driver’s license and clear driving record approved by insurance carrier. (For drivers)
Complete TB testing upon being hired
Undergo a Background consent and results prior to hire
Complete training, certifications, or competencies listed above, and any additional training required by the State or the Joint Commission.
If in personal recovery, must have a minimum of 1 year clean and sober.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the field of chemical dependency/substance abuse/psychiatric setting or human services field is preferred.
CPR
BLS/First Aid
CLIA Waived training (if applicable to role)

Responsibilities

Assist with the supervision of patients' in their daily activities.
Ensure that the patient’s follow the clinical schedule, and communicates any issues to the treatment team.
Transport clients (when applicable) as needed (Must have valid Driver's license).
Make continuous rounds of the facility, rooms, and grounds, to ensure overall safety.
Conduct U/A's and other CLIA waived tests when required.
Conduct Breathalyzer tests when required.
Seeks out contraband, and reports any suspicions or findings immediately to their supervisor.
Proactive in ensuring that the rules of the facility and the rights of the patient are being upheld.
Communicate and/or resolves issues with housekeeping duties, and upkeep of buildings and grounds.
Assist with readying rooms and common areas for client admission and discharges.
Fosters a supportive environment for clients that follows ethical treatment.
Seeks corrective criticism and has the ability to evaluate suggestions objectively.
Reports to work per their assigned schedule & maintains acceptable overall attendance.
Promotes a favorable/positive work atmosphere that is based on a team mentality.
Completes all required trainings, and attends in-services and educational training as necessary and as assigned.
Maintains flexibility and adaptability to expected and unexpected changes in the work environment.
Reports (personal/within the facility) suspected illnesses of contagious diseases to Facility Director.
Maintains safety of the physical environment.
Communicates all grievances, incidents, reports suspected Abuse, Neglect, Trauma, or Exploitation, safety issues or breaches to Supervisor.
Independently solve problems and follow through.
Functions independently in an treatment program environment.
Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.