Behavioral Health Technician - FT

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Sevierville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Health Technicians interact with and support clients throughout their shifts, assist with functional needs, manage the facility’s daily milieu, help ensure client safety, and maintain a therapeutic environment. They familiarize themselves with client histories and needs and identify cues or behaviors that may indicate a change in status or condition. The role includes documenting in client records and proactively communicating with clinical team members and supervisors. The position is based at Smoky Mountain Lodge in Sevierville, Tennessee. It is full-time and requires availability for a consistent second-shift schedule from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, including weekends. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience in a behavioral healthcare setting; a bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred. The position requires regular movement throughout the building and participation in activities outdoors and off facility grounds. Duties may involve standing and walking for extended periods, other physical activities, and moving up to 25 pounds. A valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, an acceptable driving record, and current CPR and First Aid certification are required, along with clearance of criminal background, TB testing, and other applicable state or federal requirements. Renaissance Healthcare Group, LLC DBA Pasadena Villa states that it provides equal employment opportunities and may make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment is at will, and the job description does not constitute an employment contract.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience in a behavioral healthcare setting.
Availability to work a consistent second shift from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, including weekends.
Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and acceptable driving record.
Clearance of criminal background, TB test, and any other mandatory state or federal requirements.
Current CPR and First Aid certification.
Knowledge of mental health and/or substance use disorders.
Effective verbal intervention skills for managing escalating residents and involving other staff while adhering to CPI criteria.
Ability to adapt to changes in facility operations, management styles, and routines.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of medication side effects and reactions, and appropriate actions if an event occurs.
Ability to recognize client symptoms and distress, and to observe, supervise, and evaluate clients during meals, activities, and off-campus outings.
Active listening and effective communication skills when working with clients.
Ability to maintain client integrity during room searches and observations.
Ability to support and follow through on therapeutic recommendations from senior staff and relay relevant client-care information to the treatment team.
Ability to take clients’ values and cultural beliefs into account when assisting with treatment.
Ability to safely transport and manage clients to appointments and community outings.
Ability to document physical wellness checks and observation monitoring.
Ability to move up to 25 pounds and perform the described physical duties.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Complete client rounding and safety checks according to clinical criteria.
Engage clients in therapeutic activities in the milieu and in outside activities, including group settings.
Prompt clients to complete activities of daily living, such as room cleaning, hygiene, and laundry, and conduct regular room hygiene checks.
Prompt clients to attend meals on time and provide supervision and structure at mealtimes as appropriate.
Adapt interactions to client needs, including recognizing mood changes and treatment progress.
Document services, incidents, shifts, and department reports accurately and promptly in accordance with policies and procedures.
Communicate and follow clinical precautions, including visual safety checks, and proactively report safety risks.
Coordinate healthcare visits with nursing based on client needs and help ensure timely access to medical services.
Monitor office-material inventory, place orders as needed, and organize storage.
Maintain the therapeutic environment, order, and safety while promoting residents’ well-being.
Support medication compliance by prompting residents to go to nursing for medications.
Assist with program admissions and new-client transitions into the facility.
Follow the facility Code of Ethics, corporate compliance requirements, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Conduct chart audits according to program timelines when requested.
Arrive on time, notify the supervisor promptly when absent, and attend and complete required training.
Maintain a positive, cooperative approach with the treatment team and perform other duties as assigned.