Behavior Health Technician

Behavior Health Technician

Job Overview

Agency Job Requirements:

  • Demonstrate and encourage positive, polite interactions with people receiving services in a way that does not reflect personal opinions, values or negative emotions.
  • Review available information to develop a working knowledge of each person served in regard to types of disabilities, medical, psychiatric and behavioral status, personal goals, as well as training/support methods, then use this information to provide effective, individualized interactions and supervision.
  • Assist people in making choices by educating them about options, discussing pros and cons of possible decisions and respecting choices made, unless it is likely to endanger the health and/or safety of an individual or result in law enforcement involvement.
  • Consistently follow directions given for implementing and documenting training, support and/or behavioral plans without making changes based on personal preferences or style and participate in training to enhance job skills.
  • Interact with co-workers, supervisory and administrative staff in a courteous manner that encourages a positive and cooperative work environment, in addition to talking to Support Coordinators, family members, health care professionals and others in a way that promotes a positive image of the Agency and the people it serves, reporting relevant information to the Executive Director as needed.
  • Immediately report any emergency situations or potential safety hazards to the supervisor, as well as information obtained that may effect the health, safety and/or services for a person.
  • Review and comply with all Agency policies, procedures and directives, as well as those issued by regulatory and funding sources such as Medicaid, AHCA and the Agency for Persons with Disabilities.
  • Maintain appropriate dress, good hygiene, professional behavior and conduct that reflects positively on the agency’s mission and the people it serves.
  • Possess a positive driving record and safe, reliable automobile for routine transportation of people receiving series and for other work functions, sufficient to meet all applicable legal and insurance requirements.
  • Be willing and able to work flexible hours on occasion based on program needs.
  • Perform other duties as directed by supervisor
  • Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services must be provided by one of the following: Physician, Psychiatrist, PPA, Psychiatric ARNP, LPHA, Master’s level CAP, Master’s level practitioner, Bachelor’s level practitioner, certified psychiatric rehabilitation practitioner, Certified behavioral health technician
  • Observe and have discussions with people on a daily basis to assess the status of symptoms of mental illness and ability to maintain emotional control, communicating any concerns or significant changes to Mental Health Director.
  • Interactions with participants are to be primarily positive in nature, insuring that each receives more attention for desirable statements, actions and efforts than given to those that are undesirable. When needed, corrections are made using brief, instructional statements rather than through longer lectures. If a situation arises that puts the safety of participants or property in immediate jeopardy, a more directive tone of voice be utilized.
  • Develop a Group Therapy Plan weekly on a topic that addresses issues related to the treatment goals of people in attendance; submit for supervisory approval; implement Plan daily in a manner that encourages group discussions and acquisition of needed skills and document efforts in compliance with program expectations.
  • Incorporate training strategies that address objectives of individual participants into each planned Group Therapy Session and document the interventions, responses and outcomes of treatment in service notes in compliance with program expectations.
  • Develop and implement 1:1 training sessions to address individual goals/objectives that may not be effectively taught in a group setting and document the interventions, responses and outcomes of treatment in service notes in compliance with program expectations.
  • Provide general supervision to insure positive interactions, engagement in activities and safety to all participants while on the program premises.
  • Participate in 12 hours of training on mental health issues each year as well as other topics assigned by Supervisor, in addition to meeting other requirements to remain certified as a Behavioral Health Technician (when applicable).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 – $20.12 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

  • Signing bonus

Education:

  • Bachelor’s (Required)

Work Location: One location

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