PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Behavioral Health Technician for the Men’s Residential facility will be responsible for monitoring clients, charting behavioral observations, and facilitating educational reading groups in a therapeutic setting. Ibis Healthcare's Men's Residential Recovery Program is designed for men who are ready to stop the chaos and take control of their lives.

JOB BENEFITS

• Full Health/Dental/Vision/Disability Benefits, and 401(k) Matching
• Non-Profit Organization Student Loan Forgiveness
• Company Discount Program
• Employee Wellness Events

POSITION EDUCATION & CORE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in the mental health field or health care setting preferred. BHT certification preferred.
• Must have the ability to communicate clearly and appropriately with individuals served, co-workers, and visitors.
• Must have leadership skills.
• Must have a reliable source of transportation, a valid driver’s license, and automobile insurance (if driving on the job).

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.

• Monitor clients and document their behaviors according to program policies and procedures.
• Assist clients with daily recreational activities.
• Distribute medication and oversee client use.
• Operate a vehicle to transport clients to appointments when needed.
• Report on all client incidents witnessed as required.
• Participate in client staffing and team meetings.
• Conduct regular rounds and community room checks following policies and procedures.
• Educate clients on residential facility house rules, program guidelines, and curfew times.
• Facilitate intervention care, including monitoring urine drug screens.
• Provide administrative support as needed.
  

CORE COMPTENCIES

• Adheres to all applicable federal, state, local, and company-maintained standards of compliance, ethics, and policies concerned with the administration and delivery of agency services
• Meets deadlines, requirements, and expectations as established by the supervisor, agency, and department.
• Provides oversight, auditing, and reporting.
• Completes administrative functions and data entry in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provides exceptional customer service in all communications and interactions with staff and the public.
• Maintains confidentiality and remains calm under stress.
• Assists staff with support in all areas of functional responsibility in a courteous, supportive manner.
• Maintains and exhibits servant leadership qualities and exceeds individual served expectations
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. Frequently required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Employee must occasionally work outside