Behavioral Health Technician

Saint Francis Ministries•Lubbock, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician serves a vital role in day-to-day operations. The BHT is the primary provider, in supervising and attending to the safety and daily needs of the clients, while maintaining a therapeutic environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
First Aid/CPR
Must be 21 years of age
Must pass a drug screen and TB Skin Test
FBI Fingerprint Check
Submit to a Criminal History and DFPS History Check
Pass a Centralized Background Check through the Texas Health and Human Services Eligibility and any background checks deemed to be necessary
Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Lifting requirements of 50 lbs.
Mandated Reporter
Flexible to changing situations, staff, and clients
Sensitive to the needs of youth and their families
Basic understanding of childhood development, treatment, and defense mechanisms
Understands child therapeutic techniques and how this impacts the client
Independent discretion/decision making within the scope and responsibility of the position
Handles multiple priorities
Manages emotions and can make decisions under pressure
Manages stress appropriately
Works alone effectively
Works effectively in close proximity to others and/or in a distracting environment
Works effectively with others /teamwork
Understands and practices Universal Precautions

Responsibilities

Participates in the client’s daily planning routine
Supervisors, coaches, and mentors the client during meals, dressing and personal hygiene, monitors cleaning of room, chores, and life tactical skills
Provides structure, discipline, and security in meeting the needs of the clients
Serves as an adult role model and a source of feedback to the clients
Supervises and monitors clients at all times
Provides positive interaction with the clients and demonstrates appropriate de-escalation techniques
Demonstrates effective communication skills with clients and co-workers
Demonstrates professional ethics, boundaries, and confidentiality with the clients
Demonstrate respect and care of the clients and the ability to be open-minded and nonjudgmental with clients
Maintains awareness of diversity and youth culture
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills/ability to work as a team
Supervises and keeps clients within sight and sound requirements at all times. During sleeping hours, checking clients every 10 minutes
Intervenes in crisis situations using the approved Ukeru Approach.
Reports to work at scheduled times and remains on duty until replacement is on shift
Documents significant client behaviors and significant contact with client
Assists in the overall cleanliness of the campus: Perform assigned cleaning or maintenance duties; monitors client’s rooms and chores on a daily basis; maintains cleanliness of staff offices
Administers prescribed medication, documents, and observes its effects. Must have appropriate training and certification if required to administer medications
Supervises clients during chapel services and serves as an adult role model
On-call duties required as needed
Reports critical incidents to DFPS verbally within 12 hours, written within 24 hours
Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels
Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adhere to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), rules, personnel policies, and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state, and local rules, statutes, regulations, and all contractual terms
Ensures clients’ rights are protected
Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures
Will participate in a minimum of 40 hours in-service education per year