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Behavioral Health Technician

Job Details

Job Location

Barnesville - 700 Veterans Pkwy - Barnesville, GA

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School

Salary Range

$15.00 - $15.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Position Summary:

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) supervises program residents under the guidance of the Lead Behavioral Health Technician(s). The BHT acts as a role model for residents, demonstrating professional behaviors and having regular positive interactions that align with WestCares ethical standards. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

Essential Job Functions:

+ Monitors designated residents under the direction of the Program Director, reporting unusual changes as they occur;

+ Facilitates mentoring, discipline, safety, and shift/overnight observation of residents;

+ Completes support documentation, providing information to third parties as required;

+ Utilizes approved crisis intervention techniques to assist with de-escalation of situations, ensuring resident, staff, and visitor safety;

+ Implements the behavioral/level system where applicable;

+ Participates in 24/7 coverage by working a flexible schedule, properly tracking hours worked, and consistently arriving to scheduled shifts on time;

+ Transports residents to work, school, and/or required meetings/appointments as required;

+ Monitors resident whereabouts to be sure they remain on the property, or have appropriate paperwork needed to leave the property;

+ Assists in the implementation of recreational activities for residents, participating where appropriate;

+ Ensures the facility is kept clean and in working order;

+ Ensures resident medication is processed upon admission and given on time, in accordance with procedure;

+ Documents incidents accurately and in a timely manner, using WestCares Incident Reporting system;

+ Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation;

+ Performs any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Certifications/Licensures:

+ Relevant certification(s) and/or licensure preferred;Preference will be given certified candidates;

+ Active CPR Certification preferred at the time of hire;

+ Valid drivers license and the ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance is required.

Education:

+ Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or other field related to the position is preferred;

+ High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience and Competencies:

+ At least one (1) year of experience working in a behavioral health setting or similar position required;

+ Ability to analyze situations and develop appropriate responses or techniques required;

+ Excellent communication skills are required;

+ Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion required;

+ Ability to work well in a team environment required;

+ Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality required;

+ Ability to work a flexible schedule in a fast-paced environment;

+ Professional appearance and demeanor required;

+ Knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to prevention and substance abuse preferred;

+ Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served.

Working Conditions:

+ Work is primarily performed in a residential treatment setting;

+ Some outdoor activities travel between multiple locationsmaybe required;

+ Regular and prompt attendance is required throughout employment.