Job Description

The Behavioral Health Technician I position is responsible for providing direct and supportive care to clients/patients. Duties generally include, but are not limited to, providing general oversight of day to day activities and at times, redirect of clients/patients; health monitoring (vital signs), intervene/respond to crisis and communicate with established treatment team, facilitate group education/structured activities, and/or transport clients/patients as needed. Behavioral Health Technicians are responsible for possessing a basic understanding of client/patient treatment plan, monitoring and documenting client/patient behavior and providing safe, therapeutic, and supportive environment for clients/patients. Essential Job Functions include admitting, supervising, monitoring, transferring, and discharging clients/patients; monitoring vital signs and symptoms of withdrawal; overseeing medication administration; facilitating client supervision checks; assisting clients with personal care; encouraging adherence to program expectations; participating in treatment teams; documenting client behavior; assisting in admission/orientation; facilitating urine collection and testing; operating telephone system and responding to crisis calls; assisting and educating clients in daily activities; monitoring and documenting client activities; fostering adaptive behavior; ensuring precaution protocols; monitoring general health conditions; facilitating group rehabilitative support and education; providing transportation as needed; maintaining behavior consistent with organization code of conduct; completing mandatory trainings; attending meetings and trainings; maintaining a safe and clean environment; reporting maintenance problems; adhering to program policies; demonstrating interest in organizational goals; and other duties as assigned. Knowledge required includes confidentiality laws, communication skills, ability to read and interpret documents, basic math skills, report writing, problem solving, rapport establishment, and electronic medical record navigation. Experience and education qualifications include high school education or equivalent with two years responsible employment, preferred experience in human services or related field, with exceptions possible. Additional requirements for certain programs and certifications are specified. Employment requirements include background checks, orientation, training, valid driver's license, first aid and CPR certification, medication administration training, behavioral management training, and adherence to policies. Physical requirements are sedentary work with occasional lifting. Position perks include paid time off for full-time employees, benefits package, training, career mobility, and supportive work culture. Brightli is a mission-driven organization focused on improving client care and behavioral health industry evolution, promoting diversity and inclusion, and is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The workplace is smoke and tobacco free.

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