BHT conducting Urine Screens and BACS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

● High School Diploma or equivalent

● CPR Certification

● Be knowledgeable of and adhere to all pertinent federal, state, and local laws, standards

of the Ohio Department of Mental Health, and appropriate professional ethical standards

● The position requires the ability to respond appropriately to crisis or emergency

situations, including at least basic training crisis intervention

● Complies with agency policies and procedures, COA regulations, federal and state

requirements, and educational/certification/registry requirements

● Skills in crisis intervention and emergency services

● The ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

● De-escalation skills

● The ability to establish and maintain clinically effective relationships with clients

● Ability to meet agency requirements for criminal background check

● Ability to function as part of an organization by working with others and by adhering to

established policies and procedures

● Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Observing Patients, closely monitoring patients, observing their behaviors and recording

any new symptoms or signs of distress.

● Monitor vital signs, monitor and record vital signs

● Assisting with daily activities, daily tasks, such as eating, and taking medications.

● Help clients participate in group counseling or group meetings

● Provide emotional support to clients and reassure relatives

● Alert medical professionals in case of emergencies

● Assist medical providers to carry out treatment plans

● Create supportive environments to clients

● Maintains strict confidentiality and protects clients privacy.

● Maintains appropriate documentation, including internal personnel records, operating

reports and specific duties and analyses.

● Responsible for being a role model to persons with substance/mental health use

disorders.

● Maintain/ complete and able to facilitate recovery related groups, teaching relaxation

strategies, facilitating supportive interventions.

● Provides mentor persons with a substance use disorder and others in the recovery

process.

We assist individuals with making lifestyle changes through our continuum of care. We empower diverse individuals to achieve wellness, mental health, and recovery goals. We foster a safe therapeutic community focused on individual recovery — promoting autonomy and efficacy.

Bridging the gap between understanding and application.