Behavioral Health Technician - Split Shift - Camp Meade

The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for supporting and monitoring clients in the program and ensuring the physical environment is safe and clean. He/she will maintain close communication with clinical, nursing, and administrative staff to ensure client needs are met.

Essential Job Functions 

• Provides care to clients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment.
• Ensures facility cleanliness through sanitizing, dusting, and deep cleaning across all client areas (e.g., kitchen, dining room, gym).  Assists clients with activities of daily living; attends to client behavioral problems and provides assistance in crisis intervention, as needed.
• Observes and manages urine drug testing and breathalyzer screening.
• Facilitates house meetings in the Program Manager's absence.
• Maintains confidentiality of client records.
• Maintains established institutional policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops. May provide liaison with clients, client families, or external facilities and agencies.

Education and Experience 

• High School Diploma, GED, or willingness to obtain GED
• Current certification in First Aid/CPR preferred.
• Minimum of High School Diploma or Equivalent (Associate's degree in mental health or addiction treatment setting preferred)
• Training in motivational interviewing is a plus.
• Training in trauma-informed care is a plus.
• Recovery coach training is a plus.
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel)
• Knowledge of community resources.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. At any time, Hygea Healthcare may initiate the temporary or permanent transfer of any employee to any Hygea Healthcare site in response to the organization's and/or staff members' needs.