Behavioral Health Technician
The B.H.T. is responsible for the complete care and well-being of the residents while they are receiving services at the facility. B.H.T. will maintain open line of communication with staff, attending clinicians and physicians, and residents and families. Duties:
-Provides an ongoing safe environment for staff and clients
-Provides a written daily report on rounds and daily census
-Provides supervision of self-administration medication program
-Transports residents to and from appointments, meetings, facilities, outings, and other pre-authorized destinations when applicable (Utilizes company transportation)
-Instructs and confirms the facility s rules and regulations to new admissions (Orientates clients)
-Familiar with community resources
-Act as co-facilitator during group substance abuse sessions
-Build and maintain positive relationships with residents and staff
-Attends administrative meetings
-Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility to changes in work environment
-Assist with upkeep of facility
-Completes and forwards any Incident Reports and any other safety/risk issues immediately to Program Director/Operations Director
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