Behavior Health Technician

Job Description

Job Title:

BHT

Reports To:

Program Director

Department:

Operations

FLSA Status:

Non- Exempt

Date Created:

02-22-2022

Date Revised:

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) provides direct care supervision of the clients in the facility, overseeing the day-to-day operations and working closely with the administrators, clinical and medical staff to support behaviors consistent with the client treatment plans. The BHT assists the clinical team in the monitoring and admitting of clients into the agency. This position assists administrators in the collection of data and preparation of reports while maintaining confidential information in accordance with the HIPPA, Information Security, and company policy.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Aids admissions in new client intake in accordance with new client Intake Policies and Procedures.
• Ensures timeliness of clients to and from groups, individual therapy, meetings, and outside appointments in accordance with daily schedule.
• Supports staff with the enforcement of and accountability for rules and guidelines as outlined in client handbooks.
• Assists staff and clients in the administration and performance of urine analysis and breathalyzer testing in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Communicates concerning client behavior to appropriate staff in a manner which staff fully understands. Assists in crisis intervention as appropriate in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Provides safe transportation of clients to and from offsite services when necessary.
• Interacts with and supervises clients during offsite activities in a manner which protects client confidentiality and supports client care.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the CEO/COO/Facility Director.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of word processing software, and spreadsheet software.

Education/Experience:

One year working experience in the treatment field or related field.

High School Diploma or G.E.D (General Educational Development)

Certificates and Licenses:

• Current CPR and First Aid certificate
• Current TB test
• Valid driver's license
• Fingerprint Clearance Card

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or listen. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision.

I have reviewed and discussed this job description. I am aware that I will have an opportunity to comment on this job description during my performance evaluation to make appropriate changes if necessary. I am aware this will be maintained in my personnel file.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16