Behavioral Health Tech

Summary

Description

Summary of Responsibilities:

The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for the providing service and clinical support to clients.

Essential Duties:

• Assist with admission and discharge process, including completion of related documentation (orientation, contraband, and clients' personal belongings).
• Provide peer support when applicable.
• Transport and supervise clients to and from groups and activities.
• Administer urinalysis drug screenings according to company policies and procedures.
• Supervises clients with emphasis on safety and well-being, reminding clients of program rules and reporting infractions appropriately.
• May Facilitate support groups and complete all proper documentation.
• Understands the need for appropriate client/staff boundaries and maintains a strict therapeutic relationship during active treatment. Discontinues communication with clients upon discharge and inform supervisor of client contact after discharge.
• Runs errands as assigned making efficient use of time and conscientiously completing all tasks.
• Provides empathic, supportive approach to all client interactions by acting as a sounding board for the individual. Confrontation is not used; employs de-escalation techniques.
• Maintains cleanliness, assist clients to develop appropriate cleaning skills by role modeling (room checks)
• Supports Transformations mission by completing related results as needed.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and completing all required initial and annual Continuing Education Units.
• Adhere to all company policies and safety rules, guidelines & procedures.

Necessary Abilities:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to withstand extreme temperatures; both heat and cold
• Knowledge of Client rights and treats all clients with dignity and respect in a consistent manner; adheres to federal confidentiality standards (HIPAA)
• Operate a fax/copy machine and telephone
• Operate a passenger van
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Learn to take vital statistics on clients
• Must be reliable and consistent with attendance and punctuality to work

• Perform Waived Testing
• Pregnancy Test
• 12 panel urine cup screen

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Driver's License
• All employees may be required to work before, during and/or immediately after a natural or man-made disaster

Salary Range:

$18 / Hour

UpHealth Core Values

• Client Service
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Excellence
• Respectfulness

UpHealth is an equal opportunities employer.