Behavioral Health Technician (51310)

Job DetailsJob Location

• Barnesville - 700
• Veterans
• Pkwy -
• Barnesville,
• GA 30204Position
• Type:
• Full
• TimeEducation
• Level:
• NoneSalary
• Range: $15.00 - $15.00
• HourlyTravel
• Percentage:
• NoneJob
• Shift:
• GraveyardJob
• Category:
• Nonprofit -
• Social
• ServicesPosition
• Summary: The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) supervises program residents under the guidance of the Lead Behavioral Health Technician(s). The BHT acts as a role model for residents, demonstrating professional behaviors and having regular positive interactions that align with WestCares ethical standards. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.
• Essential
• Job
• Functions: Monitors designated residents under the direction of the Program Director, reporting unusual changes as they occur; Facilitates mentoring, discipline, safety, and shift/overnight observation of residents; Completes support documentation, providing information to third parties as required; Utilizes approved crisis intervention techniques to assist with de-escalation of situations, ensuring resident, staff, and visitor safety; Implements the behavioral/level system where applicable; Participates in 24/7 coverage by working a flexible schedule, properly tracking hours worked, and consistently arriving to scheduled shifts on time; Transports residents to work, school, and/or required meetings/appointments as required; Monitors resident whereabouts to be sure they remain on the property, or have appropriate paperwork needed to leave the property; Assists in the implementation of recreational activities for residents, participating where appropriate; Ensures the facility is kept clean and in working order; Ensures resident medication is processed upon admission and given on time, in accordance with procedure; Documents incidents accurately and in a timely manner, using WestCares Incident Reporting system; Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation; Performs any other duties as assigned.
• QualificationsCertifications/Licensures: Relevant certification(s) and/or licensure preferred; Preference will be given certified candidates; Active CPR Certification preferred at the time of hire; Valid drivers license and the ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance is required.