Behavioral Health Technician

ABHS•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician fulfills the assigned role as a part of the treatment team, maintaining the well-being of clients and integrity of the program. Provides client supervision and staff/unit support as assigned.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Class “C” Driver License (If driving for company), otherwise will need photo ID.
First Aid and CPR certification required and maintain current during employment.
Criminal Background Clearance
Health Screening
Negative TB Test results
Develop computer skills adequate to perform word processing duties upon employment.
High School Diploma or equivalency required.
Must have one-year full-time experience, or its part-time equivalent working in a program serving persons with mental disabilities. If this experience requirement is not met, a plan of supervision must be completed. If facilitating groups, they must be registered or certified by an approved agency.
Computer literate: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) required.
Vision, hearing and manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination must be adequate for performance of job duties. Able to sit at desk, use keyboard, write and physically perform other job duties. Able to move about the facility to observe clients and staff.

Responsibilities

Completes admission procedures on new clients including tech paperwork, room assignments, and initial orientation.
Conducts property searches of clients as required by program standards.
Performs urine drug screen testing of clients as required.
Performs medication call supervision as required.
Provides transportation services including patient transportation, donation pick-ups, agency errands, etc.
Attending in-service training and educational workshops.
Attending all required staff meetings.
Knowledge of mental health, drug and alcohol abuse, family systems and various recovery resources in the community such as Smart Recovery and others.
Develop and maintain individualized records of client progress (shift notes) and participation in treatment including admission and discharge, individual sessions, group facilitation, family, vocational (both individual and group) literacy training and other occasions as appropriate. The technician will not be doing any treatment planning or counseling services unless registered to do so. The tech will have restricted EHR access.
Ability to write clear (and concise) statements, summarizing client’s feelings, expressions, resistance and response to their treatment plan, goals, and objectives. Includes letters to referral agencies, courts/probation.
Ability to confront behavioral changes, identify a crisis, and recognize when additional assistance is necessary.
Ability to recognize personal recovery issues that impact job performance and client interactions.
Fully understands and maintains policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and patient confidentiality.
Ability to demonstrate respect for cultural and lifestyle diversities of clients and staff.
Basic knowledge of referrals, both in and out of the program.
Working knowledge of Smart Recovery and 12-step program (if the client would like the 12-step program.
Ability to communicate clearly with clients, staff, peers, supervisors, and non-company resources.
Assists and covers other staff when necessary to maintain high productivity and efficiency in the department.
As the company grows, additional responsibilities essential for the department to be successful will be assigned accordingly.
Document client intake and treatment progress (shift notes).
Identify a crisis.
Support clients in need.
Liaison with and refer to treatment team, inside and outside agencies.
Assess and report client behavioral changes.
Identify personal boundaries and be able to work as part of the treatment team.
Adhere to professional standards.
Recognize personal biases working within diverse populations.