Team Tech

Team Tech, CSU, Bartow. $15.61/hr. HS Diploma/GED required. 2 years' experience required as a direct care worker. The Team Tech functions as a member within an interdisciplinary team to provide a safe, therapeutic environment and support clients in the stabilization of crises and reintegration to the community. Peace River Center is a Drug Free workplace and requires an approved DCF Level 2 background clearance.

JOB TITLE: Team Technician

CITY: Bartow

JOB STATUS: Full-Time

Job Summary:

The Team Technician provides direct care to clients on the Inpatient Crisis Unit. The Team Technician functions as a member within an interdisciplinary team to provide a safe, therapeutic environment and support clients in the stabilization of crises and reintegration to the community.

General Expectations:

In the performance of their respective task and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

a. Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.

b. Interact professionally with other employees, customer and vendors.

c. Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.

d. Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

e. Ability to adhere to company and/or program’s dress code standards

f. Ability to report to work with good personal hygiene

Essential Duties/Requirements/Activities:

· Provide supportive counseling for SRT clients and their families

· Assist in a coordinated team approach in working clinically with clients

· Assist with family meetings on assigned clients as needed

· Provide documentation and feedback based on observations and interactions with clients on assigned clients

· Participate in treatment planning/discharge planning reviews of assigned SRT clients

· Concisely and correctly complete documentation and related paperwork in a timely and professional manner

· Facilitate clients orientation to the Unit

· Assist in the implementation of day treatment activities and therapeutic groups for clients

· Provide peer review and constructive feedback for other Team Technicians

· Assist with reviews of seclusion/restraint implementation utilized with assigned clients

· Coordinates with clinical team regarding the care of clients

· Assist in providing safe environment for staff and patients

· Assist with the discharge process for assigned clients

· Assess and evaluate assigned patients’ current status and document accordingly

· Ability to arrive to work and ready to work on time.

· Ability to abide by principles of EEO compliance and a workplace of dignity and respect.

· Ability to work cooperatively in a group and/or team setting.

· Ability to show respect to all others.

· Ability to professionally communicate with other employees and outside vendors, as required.

· Ability to take guidance and direction from supervisors.

Education:

Minimum of High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

Requires a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a direct care worker; higher educational level can account for years of experience

Certifications:

Clear and Active current Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) certificate preferred

Training:

Complete all PRC required trainings.

Complete all contact hours required for certification renewal (if applicable)

Attend all PRC clinical and administrative functions deemed appropriate by supervisor.

Complete Aggression Control Technique (ACT) training

Knowledge and Skills:

Computer skills- Microsoft Office, CMHC and Internet

Ability to work independently with little supervision.

Good organizational skills

Ability to respond appropriately in stressful situations while maintaining self-control

Demonstrate the ability to communicate appropriately and professionally in stressful situations with clients and/or peers.

Demonstrate the ability to prioritize work load and multi-tasking when needed.

Good verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrate effective verbal intervention, ACT, and seclusion/restraint procedures

Safety Equipment

Universal Precautions

Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations

Life Safety Equipment (fire extinguisher), oxygen cylinder, ambu-bag, back board, basic life support equipment.

Transportation:

Must have reliable transportation

Machines, Tool and Equipment Used:

Computer, multi-line telephone, fax, copier, hole punch.

Glucometer, B/P equipment, stethoscope, Ambu-bag, Oxygen cylinder, backboard, veni-puncture equipment, restraints.

Supervisory Relationship(s)

Reports to SRT Clinical Manager

Work Environment:

The work environment is fast-paced and consists of exposure to physical conditions typical of a normal office environment. The populations cared for will include patients who are confused, delusional, irrational, agitated, or uncooperative. Most of the job is performed while sitting, although the work may require occasional standing or walking and/or the lifting and carrying of small objects. A small amount of travel may be required for meetings etc. to another PRC location.

EEO Statement

One of the greatest assets of the PRC is the ethnic, cultural, and social diversity of its employees. PRC takes great pride in the diversity and values and respect of all its employees, regardless of race, color, sex, marital status religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, disability, gender identification, or sexual orientation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.61 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bartow, FL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $16 - $-1