Lead Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Banyan Treatment Centers•Stuart, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY WITH BANYAN TREATMENT CENTERS! WE’RE SEEKING A COMPASSIONATE AND DEDICATED LEAD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN (BHT) TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL PEER AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT TO OUR PATIENTS DURING THEIR RECOVERY JOURNEY. AS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT POSITIONS IN THE COMPANY, THE BHT SPENDS THE MOST TIME WITH PATIENTS, PLAYING A CRITICAL ROLE IN FOSTERING TRUST AND CONNECTION WHILE ENSURING PATIENT SAFETY AT ALL TIMES.

Requirements

1 OR MORE YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE AS A LEAD BHT IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE OR MENTAL HEALTH FIELD.
SAFE DRIVING RECORD WITH A CLEAN DMV REPORT FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS.
MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE TO COMPLY WITH MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.

Nice To Haves

RELEVANT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CERTIFICATION.
3-5 YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD OF SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER OR MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT.
EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH PATIENTS AT VARIOUS LEVELS OF CARE, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON DETOX AND RESIDENTIAL LEVELS OF CARE.
AN ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE OR HIGHER.

Responsibilities

LEAD THE SHIFT: TAKE INITIATIVE AS THE LEAD ON SHIFT, OFFERING GUIDANCE AS DIRECTED BY THE SUPERVISOR AND DIRECTOR, AND ENSURING CLEAR COMMUNICATION OF RELEVANT INFORMATION TO BOTH.
PATIENT SUPERVISION AND SAFETY: MONITOR PATIENTS AND FACILITY GROUNDS, CONDUCT SAFETY CHECKS, AND COMMUNICATE WITH MEDICAL STAFF FOR ATTENTION NEEDS. ENSURE ADHERENCE TO FACILITY RULES AND DOCUMENT INCIDENTS.
WAIVE TESTING: MEASURE AND REPORT VITAL SIGNS, CONDUCT UDS AND PREGNANCY TESTS, AND COMPLY WITH COMPANY POLICIES.
PATIENT INTERACTION AND SUPPORT: MAINTAIN RESPECTFUL AND PROFESSIONAL INTERACTIONS WITH PATIENTS, OFFERING EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, REFERRING CLINICAL CONCERNS TO THERAPY STAFF. DEMONSTRATE EMPATHY AND ADAPTABILITY IN ADDRESSING DIVERSE PATIENT NEEDS.
COMMUNICATION AND TEAM COLLABORATION: SHARE RELEVANT PATIENT INFORMATION WITH THE TEAM LEADER, SUPERVISOR/OPERATIONS DIRECTOR WHILE COLLABORATING WITH THE TEAM TO ENSURE HIGH-QUALITY CARE. MAINTAIN POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN THE ADDICTION TREATMENT COMMUNITY AND CONTRIBUTE TO A SUPPORTIVE TEAM ENVIRONMENT.
DAILY PROGRAM AND FACILITY MANAGEMENT: ASSIST IN PATIENT TRANSPORT, GROUP COORDINATION, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. ENSURE FACILITY SAFETY, SUPERVISE SUPPLIES, AND MANAGE PATIENT DISCHARGE PREPARATIONS.