Behavioral Health Technician
Job Description
Job Description
Job Purpose Summary:
- Responsible for monitoring the safety, security, sobriety, and transportation of Victory Bay’s clients, who are in various levels of treatment for mental health.
Core Functions:
- Transportation
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Management
- UDS Screening
- Relationship Building
Responsibilities Include:
- Monitor and direct the daily schedule of clients; including performing tasks and staying on schedule to attend all treatment and activities. Organization and punctuality are key.
- Transport clients to treatment facility, and back to residence in Victory Bay transport vehicle.
- Work alongside clinical staff to aid in implementation of treatment plan goals.
- Assist in implementation of specific behavioral interventions such as coping skills, emotional regulation, and tailored behavioral modification techniques.
- Foster a compassionate yet accountable environment that meets the needs of clients.
- Monitor clients and record observations in shift notes, reporting back on each client’s progress and concerns.
- Anticipate and respond to client needs, including crisis intervention and de-escalation.
- Monitor the condition and behavior of all clients for intoxication/drug use.
- Administer Urine Analysis and breathalyzer on scheduled days of the week.
- Promptly relieving previous shift and conferring with them regarding all issues and concerns.
- Conduct searches of clients at intake and assist in completing intake paperwork.
- Maintain and control company keys.
- Monitor clients and direct them into group sessions or appointments when needed.
- Make concerted effort to build relationships with each client, and model healthy communication.
- Manage and defuse conflict between clients impartially and respectfully. Effectively remind clients of rules and consequences of breach.
- Maintain a collegial but professional demeanor, reflective of healthy mental health, and appropriate boundaries.
- Adhering to scheduled client transport and arrive to the facility in a timely manner.
- Report to and communicate with Direct Supervisor.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health area preferred; will accept high school diploma or equivalent with specialized mental health training or experience.
- 1-4 years' experience working in a Mental Health Treatment Facility.
- Part Time employees are requires to work a minimum of 24 hours per month.
Required licenses or certifications:
- Driver's License
- Current CPR Certification (Can obtain through Victory Bay after hiring if not obtained prior.)
- Narcan training (Can obtain through Victory Bay after hiring if not obtained prior.)
Physical requirements:
- Must be able to lift 20-50 lbs.
- Occasional to frequent walking, sitting, standing, driving
- Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing)
Benefits Include:
- 100% Paid Health Insurance Options for Employees
- 100% Paid Dental and Vision Insurance for Employees and Dependents
- 4 Weeks of PTO Accrued Annually
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
- Generous 401k Match
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare, Transportation and Dependent Care
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