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Mental Health Technician

22 days ago

Peoria

Job DescriptionSalary: $20.00 Title: Mental Health Technician/BHT Department: Operations Location: Peoria, Buckeye, Glendale, & Rover (multi-site) Reports To: Director of Operations FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt Who We Are: Horizon Recovery strives to be the nation's best in delivering innovative, individualized, comprehensive adolescent care that fundamentally transforms the adolescent's and their family's lives. We must understand our Why. Our Why is our mission. It is what we are trying to achieve. Every decision, action, policy, procedure, and move we make must be us trying to achieve our Why. Horizon Recovery exists to provide world-class adolescent behavioral healthcare. Every child matters and deserves an opportunity for true healing. Everything we do must be focused on improving our service of providing this care. We must never compromise on our quality of care, attention to detail, compassion, patience, and dedication to providing the best possible care and treatment to adolescents struggling with mental health disorders or substance abuse. We stand apart from the standard recovery center with our unwavering commitment to positively impacting the lives of adolescents & teens grappling with addiction and mental health disorders. Who You Are: You cultivate relationships with transparency and respect. • Be honest and clear., • Partner and collaborate for shared goals & purpose., • Proactively communicate., • Value character and commitment., • Encourage and support every person., • Be a partner & dedicated advocate., • Ensure a safe space., • Show compassion., • Ensure others feel cared for., • Go above and beyond to reach others., • Provide individualized care., • Have high standards for yourself and your team., • Zero tolerance for mediocrity or complacency., • Do more than expected., • Provide the best quality., • Ensure cleanliness., • Strive to learn and grow., • Create a better future. At Horizon Recovery, we're not just a treatment center, but a place where teens and families can find comprehensive, compassionate care they deserve. We provide adolescents and teens with tools and resources to lead healthy, productive, and meaningful lives. Job Summary: We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Technicians to join our inspired team at Horizon Recovery. The ideal candidate will work provide direct support to the adolescents (clients) and the Clinical/Operations team at the facility. The M.H.T. is responsible for monitoring and documenting activities of clients while at the facility. If you are a self-starter capable of taking initiative to analytically solve problems through deductive methods (meaning you can take critical information and figure out the rest by using mental initiative), this role will interest you. This role will also be enjoyed if you like to multi-task, work in a quick paced and rapid environment, and do well when there are tight deadlines. It is valuable to be polite and courteous because you will be communicating important technical information and processes, but there is not a need to be proactively social. If you like to become a subject matter expert who takes that knowledge and skill sets to bring tremendous value within a competitive and high energy environment, we would like to speak with you. This role will challenge you to learn and grow. Job Duties: • Provide supervision and support (emotional and physical) to clients at the treatment center(s)., • Provide detailed documentation related to client behavior and actions., • Conduct random urinalysis drug testing as outlined in Horizon Recovery's policies and procedures., • Assist with self-administration of medication for the clients., • Report on and monitor clients' behavior., • Offer clients guidance about recovery using practical recovery models., • Collect and maintain accurate records of client activities, behavior, and information pertinent to each client's progress in treatment, while adhering to HIPAA regulations., • Collaborate with families, educators, and other professionals to ensure a cohesive approach to each client's care., • Report any unusual behavior, suspicious activity or any significant event to the House Supervisor., • Assist in crisis management situations by employing de-escalation techniques and ensuring the safety of all individuals involved., • Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere strictly to confidentiality requirements., • Adhere to established standards of hygiene and universal infection control procedures in handling all food, samples and supplies., • Maintain cleanliness of the facility according to infection prevention and control procedures., • Drive clients to school and outpatient treatment sessions as needed, using company vehicles., • Comply with all Horizon Recovery policies and procedures., • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications & Job Specifications: • High school diploma or GED., • Previous experience working directly with people in a service-oriented field is preferred., • Minimum 6 months prior work experience in behavioral health., • Candidates should have at least 6 months of experience working with adolescents or be willing to complete our provided adolescent training courses., • Understanding of HIPAA regulations to ensure confidentiality and privacy of client information., • Understanding of and adherence to Behavioral Health Best Practices., • Knowledge of relevant recovery-related literature and principles., • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective collaboration with families and team members., • Ability to manage crisis situations calmly and effectively., • Valid driver's license with an acceptable MVR score., • 21 years of age or older., • Successfully pass a criminal background check., • Possess, or have the ability to obtain, a Level One Fingerprint Card., • Ability to set priorities, maintain accurate medical records on each client in accordance with the master treatment plan goals and Horizon Recovery's policy and procedures., • Ability to accurately navigate electronic medical records to produce detailed, timely and accurate documentation., • Ability to provide specific documentation and reports to clinical staff when required., • Employee must be prepared to work at any location as required by the company needs. Physical Demands: • Must be able to walk, bend, stand, climb stairs, speak English, hear, use a telephone, drive an automobile, and operate standard office equipment, such as a computer, copier, scanner and fax machine. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Competitive Compensation and Benefits Including: • 401(k), • Dental insurance, • Employee assistance program, • Health insurance, • Health savings account, • Life insurance, • Paid time off, • Tuition reimbursement, • Vision insurance, • $300/month Rover travel stipend (paid monthly; prorated weekly if mid-month start), • Paid training Schedule: • 10 hour shift, • 12 hour shift, • Day shift, • Evening shift, • Monday to Friday, • Morning shift, • Night shift, • Overnight shift, • Weekends available Friday-Sunday Education: • High school or equivalent (Required) Work Location: Peoria, Buckeye, Glendale, & Rover (multi-site) If you are serious about this opportunity, please submit your application and complete the below survey afterwards. The survey takes <10 minutes, and is best taken on a personal computer. Those who complete the survey will be given priority. Survey: We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. This job description outlines the essential functions of the position; individuals must be able to perform these functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this role. EOE/M/F/V/D

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