Behavioral Health Technician (48083) - Part-time

The 24 hour inpatient unit is a short term treatment facility supporting individuals struggling with emotional and addiction issues and strives to assist each individual progress toward a state of improved living. Three 8 hour shifts are available and as a BHT your fundamental purpose is to support medical staff through all phases of client care from arrival through discharge.

The Behavioral Health Technician must demonstrate personal accountability with duties including:

• Communicating client status and ensuring accurate paperwork
• Coordinating client interviews (entry and discharge)
• Documenting every 15 minutes the locations of each client as well as the ongoing observance of client behaviors and activities.
• Collecting client vitals and recording them.
• Conducting client admissions.
• Furnishing client meals and refreshments.
• Conducting client fresh air breaks and group activities.
• Maintaining fresh laundry and linens.
• Assisting clients with their needs which vary from providing clothing/shower items to simply being an empathetic listener.
• Performing basic housekeeping duties as needed; sweeping, mopping, and cleaning counters.
• Using personal protective gear, particularly gloves, for all situations requiring this safety measure.
• Removing all trash prior to shifts end.
• Completing required documentation and performing given procedures to meet funding and accreditation requirements.