Behavioral Technician

Park Place Behavioral Healthcare•Kissimmee, FL

39d

About The Position

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Duties and Responsibilities reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all related work assignments that may be inherent to the job. Monitor substance abuse client’s progress with respect to the provisions of the treatment plan .and document in the clinical record. Evaluate impact of service on substance abuse client’s quality of life. Advocate for substance abuse clients to ensure that their needs are met. Shows maturity and sensitivity to the special needs of the co-occurring disorder population. Link and refer substance abuse clients to all internal and external services needed. Coordinate cases to facilitate implementation of the treatment plan. Manage case records to assure that proper documentation meets standard of practice requirement. Provide supportive crisis counseling to substance abuse clients when needed. Assist with initial evaluations and assessments Performs other duties as required by supervisor. CORE COMPETENCIES: Maturity and sensitivity to the special needs of those who have a co-occurring mental health and/or substance use disorder. Ability to communicate client needs and information to behavioral healthcare staff. Ability to utilize and navigate an electronic health record. Ability to communicate clearly about the needs of the program to program director.

Requirements

As a 24-hour facility you are required to be available 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
High School graduate or G.E.D. Certificate.
Maturity and sensitivity to the special needs of the mentally ill population
Ability to assess needs of consumers.
Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal direction supervision.
Ability to work a flexible schedule when necessary.
Ability to read and interpret documents.
Ability to write reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups or employees.
Must have Intermediate to advanced experience in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), the use of personal computers, and standard office productivity software.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
A valid Class E Drivers’ License for positions that require driving personal or Agency vehicle.
Must maintain a minimum Bodily Injury & Property Liability insurance limit of at least $50,000 for positions that require driving personal own vehicle (POV) on Agency business. (Proof Required)
PPBH is a 24/7 Agency. All employees must be available as needed when required.

Responsibilities

Monitor substance abuse client’s progress with respect to the provisions of the treatment plan .and document in the clinical record.
Evaluate impact of service on substance abuse client’s quality of life.
Advocate for substance abuse clients to ensure that their needs are met.
Shows maturity and sensitivity to the special needs of the co-occurring disorder population.
Link and refer substance abuse clients to all internal and external services needed.
Coordinate cases to facilitate implementation of the treatment plan.
Manage case records to assure that proper documentation meets standard of practice requirement.
Provide supportive crisis counseling to substance abuse clients when needed.
Assist with initial evaluations and assessments
Performs other duties as required by supervisor.