Overnight Direct Care Staff

The Transition House • Saint Cloud, FL

2d

About The Position

We know time flies by. The good news is that we are spending it inspiring brighter and healthier lives! Come join our team and make a difference in someone’s life! Direct Care Staff Summary A Direct Care Staff helps the clinicians with the treatment of Clients who have various behavioral problems, such as substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, mental instability and physical and emotional abuse. A behavioral health technician is expected to understand individual treatment plans, document client behavior and provide a safe, supportive environment for the clients. Technicians may observe and record client controlled medications and assisting in daily activities. Because clients who are mentally ill and emotionally disturbed can be unpredictable, they can present a potential danger to themselves and those around them. Behavioral health technicians have a responsibility to maintain safety for themselves and their clients they are providing services for. This may be as simple as keeping client files confidential and secure from unauthorized access. In many cases, the technician’s ability to emotionally support clients, remain calm and professional, and use good interpersonal skills can defuse a volatile situation. Job duties also include documenting daily in our Electronic Health Records system, learning all policies and procedures of the agency, implementing policies and procedures of the program, and all other additional program related tasks.

Requirements

• patient
• dedicated
• reliable
• mature
• committed team-players
• strong desire to change the lives of individuals living with the disease of addiction and struggling with mental health issues
• teachable
• ability to work under stress, in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• good communication skills
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, as well as be able to bend, squat and get up and down from off the floor, all with ease

Nice To Haves

• At least 6 months experience working with individuals in Recovery is highly desired, or experience working with individuals with other behavioral health issues.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred

Responsibilities

• understand individual treatment plans
• document client behavior
• provide a safe, supportive environment for the clients
• observe and record client controlled medications
• assisting in daily activities
• keeping client files confidential and secure from unauthorized access
• documenting daily in our Electronic Health Records system
• learning all policies and procedures of the agency
• implementing policies and procedures of the program
• all other additional program related tasks

Benefits

• Life insurance
• Employee discount
• Referral program
• Flexible schedule
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Wellness Days
• Professional development assistance
• Health insurance
• 401K

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level