POSITION: Behavioral Health Tech

SUPERVISED BY: Director of Operations

POSITION/INDIVIDUALS SUPERVISED: None

INTER-RELATIONSHIPS: Maintains open communication lines with facility staff, attending clinicians and physicians, clients and families. Liaisons with community agencies, vendors, and payors of health services.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) acts as a representative of treatment staff and observes all patient activity, maintains a visible presence on the clients at the treatment center and at outside activities. The BHT will also circulate throughout the treatment center and alert to fire and safety hazards. The BHT could be responsible for driving the company vehicle to ensure clients arrive safely and on time each day for scheduled activities.

POSITION: Behavioral Health Tech

SUPERVISED BY: Director of Operations

POSITION/INDIVIDUALS SUPERVISED: None

INTER-RELATIONSHIPS: Maintains open communication lines with facility staff, attending clinicians and physicians, clients and families. Liaisons with community agencies, vendors, and payors of health services.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) acts as a representative of treatment staff and observes all patient activity, maintains a visible presence on the clients at the treatment center and at outside activities. The BHT will also circulate throughout the treatment center and alert to fire and safety hazards. The BHT could be responsible for driving the company vehicle to ensure clients arrive safely and on time each day for scheduled activities.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

1. EDUCATION: Graduation from High School or GED.

2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 1-year experience in treatment industry preferred.

3. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Upon Hire have a Current and valid Florida Driver License. Current CPR certification and First Aid.

4. SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Demonstrates Proficiency in Communication, observation & Written skills.

Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality laws.

Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace Policies.

Knowledge of Workplace Violence.

Knowledge of Corporate Integrity & Ethics

Knowledge of addictions.

Ability to interact with a multi-disciplinary team to assist in facets of the recovery program relating to physical health.

Knowledge of the 12-Step Recovery Program.

Knowledge and competency in problem solving, stress management, ethics and team building.

Knowledge of alcohol and other drugs that includes;

o Alcohol and addictive drugs and their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual impact on the individual.

o Alcohol and addictive drugs and their impact on the family.

o Ability to determine if a medical emergency exists and to take appropriate action, when necessary.

o Knowledge of emergency procedures used in case of alcohol and/or drug overdose.

o Knowledge of First Aid and CPR.

o Knowledge of Federal, State and Municipal laws and/or regulations that regulate the treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction, including: 

Confidentiality 

Patient Rights 

Professional Code of Ethics 

Discrimination

o Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and assumption of responsibilities not delineated in the job description which are related to work as a member of an addiction treatment team.

5. AGE SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS SERVED/RESPONSIBILITY: Adults

6. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Complete within 6 months in house training

7. EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION: Type of position:

0 Full-time

0 Part-time

Hours________ / week

1 Non-exempt

WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT

1. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Position is required to work in a temperature-controlled environment; 80% - 90% of the time spent indoors.

Potential exposure to violent situations.

Potential exposure to airborne/blood-borne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials.

2. MACHINES/EQUIPMENT USED: Computer, Calculator, Fax Machine, Xerox Machine Telephone System

3. PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS: PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Tasks 0-25% 26-50% 51-75% 76-100%

Standing X

Walking X

Bending X

Crouching X

PHYSICAL Task 0-25% 26-50% 51-75% 76-100%

Carrying X X

Pushing X

Pulling X

Sitting X

Reaching X

Reading X

Driving X

LIFTING/LOWERING

Light (1-20 lbs) X

Medium (21-50 lbs) X

Heavy (51+ lbs) X

MENTAL DEMANDS

Psychological High Medium Low

Mental Stress X

Work with Others X

4. JOB CATEGORY UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS/BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS RISK: Routine tasks involve

1 High Risk for Exposure

0 Medium Risk for Exposure

0 Low Risk for Exposure

Risk include exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues (although situations may arise in which the employee might encounter potential exposure to any of the above).

5. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure, latex gloves, mask as needed. Protective Equipment stored at the nursing station.

6. POTENTIAL WORKPLACE HAZARDS: Aggressive Clients

7. POTENTIAL WORKPLACE VIOLENCE:

1 High

0 Medium

0 Low

0 None

8. SECURITY CLEARANCE (EMR) 1 High / Full

OTHER AREAS

1. SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO POSITION:

1 Daily

0 Weekly

0 Monthly

2. PERFORMANCE/PROFICIENCY STANDARDS:

Performance standards are integrated within the position responsibilities. The principle functions of the position identified shall not be considered as a

complete description of the all the work requirements and expectations that may be inherent in the position.

SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO POSITION

1. Developing a daily structure for clients.

2. Developing a weekly structure for the clients.

3. Overseeing clients.

4. Transporting clients to and from appointments and meetings, when necessary.

5. Instructing and confirming the company’s rules and regulations to new admissions.

6. Orientating new clients to the facility.

7. Facilitating communication with ancillary services.

8. Attending clinical and administrative meetings to integrate inter-departmental sharing of information.

9. Building positive relationships with staff and physicians.

10. Demonstrating adaptability and flexibility to changes in the work environment.

11. Following Infection Control Guidelines at all times.

12. Reporting personal symptoms of suspected illness or contagious diseases to the Infection Control Nursing staff.

13. Completing and forwarding copy of Incident Reports and any other safety/risk issues immediately to the Executive Director.

14. Providing a safe, therapeutic environment for staff and clients.

15. Observing self-administration medication to clients

16. Assisting nursing with clients Waived Tests when needed

17. Providing reports on the rounds made that shift, to the Supervisor.

18. Facilitating client’s rules and responsibilities and reporting noncompliance to the Supervisor

19. Being sensitive to Cultural Issues in the workplace, and clients.

20. Reporting Suicidality/Homicidal inclination and attempt of all clients to the supervisor, and / or nursing staff.

21. Demonstrate of competency and understanding to Addition.

22. Ability to respond appropriately to issues of Trauma of a client and report to proper authorities, such as supervisor or nursing staff.

23. Reporting and responding to issues of Co- Occurrence disorder of all clients to proper authorities, such as supervisor or nursing staff.

CERTIFICATION OF RECEIPT AND UNDERSTANDING

I hereby certify that I have reviewed a complete copy of my position description and workplace environment and understand my duties, responsibilities and workplace environment as described in the job description. I agree to perform the duties herein.

1. EDUCATION: Graduation from High School or GED.

2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 1-year experience in treatment industry preferred.

3. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Upon Hire have a Current and valid Florida Driver License. Current CPR certification and First Aid.

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

401K

AFLAC, Life Insurance