PRN Behavioral Health Technician
WELLSTONE INC•Huntsville, AL
•Onsite
About The Position
As a PRN Behavioral Health Technician, you will care for clients in a group home setting, helping individuals develop living, social, and financial skills while following treatment directions and supporting the therapeutic team. You will learn documentation techniques and standards followed by the Alabama Department of Mental Health. Employees must work at least two shifts per month at any WellStone location.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Familiarity with computers.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent three-year driving record and a valid driver’s license.
- Certified in, or able to obtain, CPR, MAC, and CPI.
- Work at least two shifts per month at a WellStone location.
Responsibilities
- In the absence of the House Supervisor, assume supervisory authority over the direct care of residents in the facility.
- Provide residents with consistent instruction, guidance, encouragement, and reinforcement.
- Implement basic living-skills training objectives and document residents’ progress promptly in the Electronic Health Record.
- Help coordinate resident activities in the home and community.
- Complete staff notes, incident and injury reports, shift observations, and other documentation accurately and on time.
- Encourage and assist residents with preparing nutritious meals according to posted menus, and prepare meals when residents cannot.
- Ensure residents follow home rules and maintain a clean, safe environment through housekeeping and assistance to clients as needed.
- Demonstrate safety skills, including fire drills, emergency procedures, and back-safety techniques.
- Promote positive relationships with supervisors, residents, their families, and coworkers.
- Administer medication and document it accordingly.
- Attend required staff meetings, in-service meetings, and trainings to remain current on trainings and certifications.
- Work scheduled shifts and submit timesheets and leave requests on time.
- Report facility or maintenance issues promptly and help maintain the facility, equipment, and vehicles.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
