Behavioral Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma (Required)
• Drivers License (Valid) - USA
• Experience working with children/adolescents with a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder | 1 year | Not Required

Responsibilities

• Provide care to individuals receiving services in a manner that ensures safety, client’s rights, confidentiality, comfort, dignity and a therapeutic environment.
• Carry out functions that contribute to the effectiveness and safety of the unit including crisis intervention, taking vital signs, observation of individuals receiving services.
• Demonstrate responsible for maintaining inventory supplies and make appropriate requisitions.
• Ensure an environment conducive to recovery consistent with SRMH/DD/SAS, Crisis & Urgent Care Services philosophy and best practice.
• Respect the rights of individuals receiving services to make choices within the available parameters and make every effort to follow the individuals receiving services crisis plan.
• Work with clients and families and other team members to ensure the crisis stabilization unit provides individuals receiving services with a safe and supportive environment consistent with recovery concepts and person-centered planning.
• Coordinate and/or implement skilled level activities involving the care, treatment, and training of individuals receiving services on the crisis unit.
• Ensure that the individuals receiving services maintain appropriate personal hygiene, perform activities of daily living and receive the proper nutrition.
• Assist with self-help skills as necessary and keep supervisor informed of the condition of individuals receiving services.
• Prepare written reports (vital signs, census reports, incident reports for example) as necessary.
• Utilize the treatment plan as developed by the nursing staff and/or the substance abuse specialist.
• Supervise individuals receiving services in the activities of daily living, encouraging individuals receiving services to display independence and responsibility for self.
• Enforce limits on individuals' behavior using established policies, procedures and rules.
• Secure and relay information used by professionals for the admission, discharge and transfer of individuals receiving services.
• Observe individuals receiving services for changes in physical and mental conditions, reporting those to professional staff.
• Monitor and document food intake during mealtime and snack time.
• Assist in group educational sessions and/or activities as assigned for individuals receiving services at the facility under supervision.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required. Maintain certification in all agency, state and federal training requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures, as well as state and federal statutes and regulations related to specific program areas.
• Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and assist in crisis situations.
• Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
• Drive and travel as required.

Benefits

• comprehensive health coverage
• retirement plans
• professional development support