Residential Behavioral Health Technician

Job description

Description Position Summary: The purpose of the Behavioral Health Technician is to assist in providing a safe environment for individuals. The BHT answers clients’ questions and assist in adjusting program routine, report any changes in the client’s physical or mental condition. The BHT is responsible for supervising clients during the program with emphasis on client safety and wellbeing. Essential Duties: - Records inventory log of all personal belongings, valuables and return ticket. Tickets and valuables to be kept in the safe. - Completes required lab requisitions per protocol - Monitor clients at all times to include specific rounds and logging clients' whereabouts - De-escalates AMA and other client problems - Participate in all staff meetings as scheduled - Ensure garbage is disposed of properly throughout the shifts as needed - Monitors group room to ensure cleanliness after each activity - Hands off information necessary for next shift technician after each shift. Maintains logbook for the continuity of care. Participates in shift turnover and ensures that the next shift is aware of pertinent information as it relates to clients - Attend required staff training - Supervis...