Behavioral Health Technician (Part Time) (48690)

WESTCARE INC•Saint Petersburg, FL

5d•$15 - $15

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Person in this position will provide direct supervision of clients ensuring safety of all residents, model appropriate behavior, and compliance to program rules. Daily routine care and supervision will fall mainly to the Behavioral Health Technician. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with chores including mealtime preparation and facilitate house meetings. Transport to community appointments such as medical, dental, school, as needed. Complete support documentation and daily notes for assigned clients. May be required to witness/monitor clients taking medication. Utilize crisis intervention techniques to assist with de-escalation of situations ensuring safety for all. Work under the supervision of the Program Manager. Assist the Program Manager and LPNs as needed, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. Use and manage the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system to accurately enter data and track client information, maintaining alignment with program standards. Ensure all documentation adheres to agency policies, confidentiality guidelines, and regulatory requirements. Check staff email regularly during each shift for updates and communications; review, sign, and contribute to the daily staff logbook to maintain clear handoff communication. Follow the program’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for medication administration and Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) responsibilities. Prepare and deliver detailed shift change reports, including medication counts and pertinent client details, to the incoming team. Update and verify client information in the Client Data System (CDS) to accurately reflect admissions, discharges, and transfers. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must have reliable transportation to and from shifts as scheduled. A valid Florida driver’s license is preferred. If authorized to drive WestCare vehicles, staff may be required to provide transportation to and from necessary appointments.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.
High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 1 year experience working with clients in a residential setting preferred.

Nice To Haves

CPI (De-Escalation) and CPR preferred at time of hire.

Responsibilities

Assist with chores including mealtime preparation and facilitate house meetings.
Transport to community appointments such as medical, dental, school, as needed.
Complete support documentation and daily notes for assigned clients.
May be required to witness/monitor clients taking medication.
Utilize crisis intervention techniques to assist with de-escalation of situations ensuring safety for all.
Work under the supervision of the Program Manager.
Assist the Program Manager and LPNs as needed, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
Use and manage the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system to accurately enter data and track client information, maintaining alignment with program standards.
Ensure all documentation adheres to agency policies, confidentiality guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
Check staff email regularly during each shift for updates and communications; review, sign, and contribute to the daily staff logbook to maintain clear handoff communication.
Follow the program’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for medication administration and Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) responsibilities.
Prepare and deliver detailed shift change reports, including medication counts and pertinent client details, to the incoming team.
Update and verify client information in the Client Data System (CDS) to accurately reflect admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Other duties as assigned.