Behavioral Health Technician PRN Days

About the role

Looking for a dynamic & compassionate Behavioral Health Technicians to join our team!

BHT PRN Days available!

Job Duties

• Communicate and enforce facility program rules and ensure compliance in a firm but fair and professional manner.
• Communicate patient behavior with immediate supervisor and clinical team as appropriate.
• Address problem behaviors as needed through verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Adhere to time schedules
• Maintain healthy and professional boundaries with patients and staff
• Ensure that documentation is timely, consistent, clear, accurate and legible.
• Keep clinical records secure at all times.
• Encourage patient to maintain Recovery post-discharge
• Ability to work with diverse personalities.
• Understand and apply the program’s clinical philosophy
• Demonstrate good strategic and problem-solving skills
• Accept constructive criticism and utilize supervision and feedback for professional growth.
• Address problems noted by supervisor
• Communicate all urgent matters with immediate supervisor.
• Demonstrate willingness to accept responsibility
• Pursue professional development through participation in education and training programs
• Function well as a team member and contribute positively to the team and organization.
• Maintain good communication, both written and verbal.
• Assist nurses during intake as well as taking vital signs and weights. Notify nurse of any abnormalities
• May provide for additional holistic activities as per employee’s certification (i.e. Yoga, Massage Therapy, Meditation, etc.).
• May provide for transportation of patients.
• During State of Emergency, ensures appropriate Behavioral Health Technician staffing levels are maintained at all times and may be required to remain onsite throughout the State of Emergency period.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Associates degree and minimum one (1) year experience in BHT or similar patient care role preferred
• In lieu of Associate's degree. minimum two (2) years' experience in BHT or similar patient care role preferred
• Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with adult patients (18+) preferred.
• Prior experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or human services in roles with emphasis involving direct customer or client service experience, strongly preferred.
• CPR and Standard First Aid certification or in process of obtaining preferred.

Benefits & Perks

Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following date of hire.

• Starting Pay $16/hr, based on experience
• Enjoy discounted meal benefits as part of your comprehensive employee package