Behavioral Health Technician

WVFSRS
Charleston, WV, US
$13 an hour
Full-time

Benefits :

  • Flexible schedule
  • Training & development

Job Summary : The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for a variety of technical functions including monitoring the safety and security of residents / guests within the inpatient homes, observing social recovery events such as AA / NA meetings, maintaining proper documentation, and facilitating adult life classes.

Prior experience working with individuals with mental health and / or substance use disorder (SUD) or lived experience is necessary.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (preferred)

One year of experience in a related field or security task (accepted in-leu of diploma)

Lived experience with mental health and / or SUD or experience working with individuals with mental health and / or SUD

Valid driver’s license and transportation

Preferred Skills

Proficient understanding of basic office applications and computer skills

Detail oriented

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to prioritize tasks, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information

Certifications

All certifications will be required to be completed prior to start date with revalidation per company’s policy

HIPAA

Adult CPR -First Aid

Blood Borne Pathogens

CPI validation required within 30 days of employment with revalidation per company’s policy.

Role and Responsibilities

Responsible for monitoring the safety and security of residents within the designated home

Perimeter checks and hourly counts

Monitoring residents and guests on property

Food preparation and meal prepping

Maintaining documentation of shift log notes, bed checks, and report data as required

Monitor social recovery events such as AA / NA meetings

Conducting facility and room searches as needed in accordance with guidelines

Facilitating one adult life class a week and providing appropriate documentation

Reporting situations of concern to the on-call supervisor and / or emergency personnel when needed

Other duties as directed

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