Lead BHT

Clean Recovery Centers•Bradenton, FL

2d•$16 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Behavioral Health Tech is responsible for supervision, coordinating and providing for the overall transportation, facility, care of all clients and supervision of tech’s. This role involves collaborating with facilities on transportation issues, ensuring client admissions and discharges are in accordance with policy, and mapping out transportation routes. The Lead BHT also operates vehicles safely, maintains a good driving record, and assists in maintaining the safety of the physical environment, including inspecting client rooms for hazards and monitoring unauthorized visitors. This position develops daily and weekly structures for clients, ensures urinalysis/drug testing is completed correctly, monitors clients frequently, and prepares medication bags for transport. They also handle the preparation of admissions paperwork, including securing client valuables and medications, and communicate any concerns or emergencies to staff. The Lead BHT monitors employee timesheets, maintains an inventory of supplies, and prepares various reports. They are expected to work independently, use communication devices appropriately, and interact with clients, families, and staff respectfully. Maintaining patient confidentiality, communicating via the chain of command, recognizing crisis situations, and participating in staff meetings are also key aspects of this role. Additionally, the Lead BHT provides supervision and training to other BHTs, including hiring, firing, and conducting annual reviews, and attends in-services and educational training. They are expected to seek learning experiences, adapt to changes, report personal illness, and report incidents according to policy. Ensuring common areas are clean and orderly and that all supervised staff follow policies and procedures are also responsibilities. The position serves adults and requires flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and assume related responsibilities as part of an addiction treatment team.

Requirements

High School or GED. Will consider individuals without a high-school diploma with at least 6 months of experience in the treatment industry.
Minimum of six months experience.
Experience in driving and handling patients and staff, preferably in the mental health field.
Must possess and maintain a good driving record through the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Motor Vehicle Driver’s License in the State of Florida.
Demonstrates Proficiency in Communication, observation & Written skills.
Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality laws.
Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace Policies.
Knowledge of Workplace Violence.
Knowledge of Corporate Integrity & Ethics.
Knowledge of addictions.
Ability to interact with a multi-disciplinary team to assist in facets of the recovery program relating to physical health.
Knowledge of the 12-Step Recovery Program.
Knowledge and competency in problem solving, stress management, ethics and team building.
Knowledge of alcohol and other drugs that includes: Alcohol and addictive drugs and their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual impact on the individual. Alcohol and addictive drugs and their impact on the family.
Ability to determine if a medical emergency exists and to take appropriate action, when necessary.
Knowledge of emergency procedures used in case of alcohol and/or drug overdose.
Knowledge of First Aid and CPR.
Knowledge of Federal, State and Municipal laws and/or regulations that regulate the treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction, including: Confidentiality, Patient Rights, Professional Code of Ethics, Discrimination.
Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and assumption of responsibilities not delineated in the job description which are related to work as a member of an addiction treatment team.

Nice To Haves

CPR certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Supervise, coordinate, and provide for the overall transportation, facility, and care of all clients.
Supervise Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs), including hiring, firing, and annual reviews.
Collaborate with facilities on transportation issues, concerns, and problems.
Ensure client admissions and discharges are done in accordance with policy.
Map out transportation routes to facilitate transportation.
Operate vehicles in a safe manner in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.
Maintain a good driving record per DMV and demonstrate knowledge of DMV Rules and Regulations.
Assist in maintaining the safety of the physical environment, including vehicles.
Inspect clients’ rooms for cleanliness, hazardous materials, safety hazards, alcohol, drugs, and weapons.
Monitor unauthorized entry of visitors on property.
Develop a daily and weekly structure for clients.
Ensure completed urinalysis/drug testing is done correctly and submitted.
Monitor clients on a frequent basis and keep constant count of clients.
Ensure that medication bags are ready each day and transported to and from the center.
Ensure timely pick-up of medications from the pharmacy.
Prepare admissions paperwork, including securing client valuables and medications, and turning them over to the Treatment Center.
Communicate with staff regarding any concerns, emergencies, or AMA’s.
Monitor employees’ timesheets and hours.
Keep accurate inventory of supplies.
Prepare daily shift reports, incident reports, and complete round reports.
Demonstrate ability to work independently, effectively, and efficiently.
Demonstrate appropriate use of cellular telephones and/or two-way radios.
Demonstrate ability to work with patients and staff, approaching clients, families, and staff in a respectful and caring manner.
Maintain confidentiality of patient information and records.
Communicate and problem-solve via chain of command.
Recognize crisis situations and provide interventions based on training and experience.
Participate in staff meetings as assigned.
Report to work as assigned and complete daily tasks.
Maintain acceptable overall attendance.
Promote a favorable/positive work atmosphere.
Attend in-services and educational training as necessary.
Seek out learning experiences and incorporate new knowledge into practice.
Maintain flexibility and adaptability to expected and unexpected changes in the work environment.
Report personal symptoms of suspected illness or contagious diseases.
Report incident occurrences in accordance with policy and procedure and confer with Nurse Manager & Clinical Director.
Ensure common areas are clean and orderly.
Ensure that they and all BHTs/supervisees follow all policies, procedures, and protocols of CRC.
Perform all other tasks as assigned.