Behavioral Health Technician

Job Description

Samfest Behavioral Homecare LLC is looking for a qualified BHT.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required

At least 1 year of experience in a behavioral health setting working with adolescents required

Must meet Arizona BHT qualifications.

Valid CPR/First Aid certification (American Heart Association or equivalent)

CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification - current or obtained within 30 days of hire.

Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card (issued by DPS)

Valid Arizona driver's license and clean driving record (if transport duties required)

Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and engage in physical activity including walking, standing, and possibly physical intervention when necessary

Willingness to work morning and holidays as scheduled

Must maintain professional boundaries and work effectively in a team environment

JOB DESCRIPTION

ü Protect client rights

ü Take inventory of resident’s belonging upon admission

ü Do facility tour for new residents

ü Meet the uniqueness of every resident’s needs

ü Document incident report, resident progress notes and medication taken by the residents before the end of your shift.

ü Provide treatment that promotes resident dignity, independence, individuality, strengths, privacy and choices.

ü Protect and maintain the confidentiality of resident records and information.

ü Recognize and respect cultural differences while promoting social relationships with others.

ü Recognize, prevent and respond to a situation in which a resident may be in danger to self- or danger to others, behaves in an aggressive or destructive manner, may be experiencing a crisis situation or may be experiencing a medical emergency.

ü Read and implement a residents treatment plan

ü Assist a resident in accessing community services and resources

ü Supervise residents on outing and assist in social activities when needed

ü Help in preparation of meals and making sure the facility is kept clean at all times

ü Recognize obvious symptoms of a mental disorder, personality disorder or substance abuse

ü Assist in the Self-Administration and Administration of medication and inform the administrator 7-14 days before their medications finish.

ü Assists in meal preparations and daily household upkeep

ü Provide daily assistance, prompting, coaching with ADLs – hands on or verbal

ü Provide Counseling for the residents and document them.

ü Compulsory attending the clinic oversight meeting with our BHP.

ü Head counts before starting your shift and check their rooms for contraband.

ü Always check on the clients every 15 to 30 minutes on your shift.

ü Assist the residents with their doctor’s appointment.

ü Take the residents to AA meetings when they have it.

ü Take the residents to Gym according to their schedule.

ü Take the residents to shopping and always put your eyes on them during their shopping. And always watch and check on them for contraband during shopping and after shopping.

Compensation: $16-$17/hr.

Full-time