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Behavioral Healthcare Technician

hace 8 días

Bakersfield

Job DescriptionDescription: GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION: The Behavioral Healthcare Technician (BHT) I provides direct care and supportive services to patients in a behavioral health setting, ensuring a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment. Working under the supervision of clinical leadership, the BHT I assists with activities of daily living, monitors patient well-being, supports treatment planning, administers medications, and contributes to interdisciplinary care. The BHT plays a vital role in maintaining a culture of care and fostering positive behavioral and emotional outcomes for patients receiving treatment. KEY DETAILS: Work shift: PM and NOC Availability Work schedule: Friday - Monday Work setting: Residential, Adolescent Dual Diagnosis. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Patient Care & Support • Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), • Provides personal care assistance to patients as needed, • Observes and influences patients’ behavior positively., • Support the clinical team through crisis intervention, case management, and coordination of patient treatment plans throughout treatment., • Collaborate with and assist doctors, psychologists, and rehabilitation therapists working with patients to treat, rehabilitate, and return patients to the community. 2. Medication Support & Health Monitoring • Administer medications and treatments following the physician’s prescriptions., • Issue medications from the dispensary and maintain records in accordance with TPEG procedures., • Reports symptoms, reactions, and progress of patients to the Nurse Practitioner and/or Facility manager, and appropriate action has been taken., • Take and record measures of the patient’s physical condition, using devices such as thermometers and blood pressure gauges., • Monitor patients’ physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to the staff., • Documents nursing observations. 3. Nutrition & Meal Preparation • Inventories food, labels and dates opened food items, labels food with expiration dates, organizes pantry and fridge, prepares grocery order, takes water and fridge/freezer temps., • Ensures that patients receive appropriate nutrition, including shopping for groceries, preparing meals. 4. Documentation & Communication • Assist in maintaining patient records by reviewing case notes and documenting progress., • Communicate patient progress by participating in interdisciplinary meetings and daily briefings. 5. Professional Development & Improvement • Initiates change to improve patient care; discusses changes with the doctor when appropriate., • Utilizes educational opportunities within the facility and other avenues to maintain clinical expertise to promote personal growth and development. 6. Supervision • Assumes responsibility and accountability, including supervision of patients in the house. 7. Environment & Safety • Ensures the safety of patients by consistently completing safety checks., • Performs other duties as may be assigned., • Follows and supports TPEG policies and procedures., • Works collaboratively and cooperatively with internal and external partners., • Represents TPEG, Inc. by embodying the mission, vision, and values of the organization., • Travels occasionally during the workday and on occasional overnight stays. (Compensation for mileage, food, and lodging provided.), • Maintains regular attendance at work and company activities and demonstrates punctuality regarding deadlines., • Displays creativity and vision in recommending new tactics and strategies., • EDUCATION: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent., • SKILLS: Demonstrated ability to multitask, manage client care, and maintain facility standards., • OTHER EXPERIENCE / SKILLS REQUIRED: Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team., • Familiarity with equity and/or diversity initiatives within an organization., • Written and oral communication skills sufficient to perform essential functions., • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other staff, supervisors, managed health care clinicians, and medical/mental health professionals., • Demonstrated ability to make decisions independently and use initiative to accomplish complex assignments with general instruction and guidance., • Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment and integrity on the job with confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy., • Demonstrated ability to organize time and other resources to perform multiple tasks., • Demonstrated ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner with attention to detail., • Demonstrated ability to work well with others and to provide effective team leadership., • Proficiency in word processing, database, and/or spreadsheet applications., • Physical and mental attributes sufficient to perform essential functions., • Demonstrated ability to recognize merit, excellence, and intelligence in staff and potential employees., • Valid Driver's License / Clean Driving Record, • Medical Assisting certification, Certified Nursing Assistant certification., • Two (2) years of experience in Medical Detox, Pharmacy, SUD, Behavioral/Mental Health, EMT, or health services setting preferred., • Proficient in the English Language, • Work settings vary from offices, program sites, and stakeholder locations, • Travel modes can include the use of company or personal transportation

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