Job description

Hillside Horizon is an Adolescent Mental Health Residential. We are looking to hire someone who is willing to grow with the company, help develop our program and assist many kids and families around the area! I look forward to the opportunity to meet with some likeminded people and start the interview process.

Registered Behavioral Technician

JOB KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
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Reports to: Administrator. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY
The primary role of the Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is in providing direct and
support services to female or male clients suffering from mental illness or a co-occurring disorder. Specifically, the two main functions of the BHT are 1) supervision of the clients and 2) ensuring their participation in treatment related services and facilitating psycho-educational, activities of daily living and attending community support and recreational activities.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE SKILLS & ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/ or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
All direct care staff shall have graduated from high school or possess a GED and have a minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience, or its part-time equivalent, working in a program serving persons with mental disabilities. Such experience must be in the direct provision of services to clients. If the employee does not have the required e program shall document a specific plan of supervision and in-service training for the
employee which will guarantee the ongoing qualification of the employee to perform the job.
The plan should include but not be limited to the frequency and number of hours of training,
the subjects to be covered, and a description of the supervision to be provided.
● High School Diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
● Personal experience being a consumer of mental health services.
● Ability to read and interpret written information; write clearly and informatively; edits
work for spelling and grammar. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or
negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions
demonstrates group presentation skills; and participates in meetings.
● Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
● Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours.
● Must be 18 years of age
● Must have required Health Screening
● Current & Valid Tuberculin Screen
● Criminal Record Clearance
● Current CPR and First Aid Certification
● Must have clearance from child abuse index check.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Hillside Horizon for Teens, LLC is committed to principles of equal opportunities for all
employees. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations that are necessary to comply with State and Federal disability discrimination laws.
● Ability to sit, use hands and fingers, talk or hear, and smell continually. Ability to stand, walk and reach frequently. Ability to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
occasionally.
● Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and carry up to 25
lbs.
● Close vision required to see computer monitor, read documents, and operate copy and fax machine. Distance vision required to drive an automobile if driving is a requirement of the job.
● Work environment is indoors and climate controlled. Occasionally exposed to
outdoor weather conditions.
● Moderate noise levels as found in a business office with computer printers,
households with TVs and dishwashers, and driving in traffic.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Assists in supervision of client activities and be aware of client's whereabouts
at all times, including breaks and internal activities.
● Attend all mandatory trainings and in-house conferences/seminars.
● Engages clients in therapeutic activities as appropriate.
● Provides a brief overview of the housing program in regard to program
rules, procedures, and services, with each new client.
● Maintains order and ensures compliance with rules and regulations; ensures that
clients conduct themselves in an orderly manner.
● Monitors and document’s clients for signs of medical distress and/or
behavioral concerns on an ongoing basis.
● Provides appropriate support and structure for clients in dealing with their recovery;
interacts continually with clients.
● Ensures client wake-up and bedtime, escorts residents on shopping trips,
recreation, meetings, medical appointments, etc.
● Enforces program rules at all times.
● Distributes daily mail to clients and observes confidentiality standards.
● Records accurate and up-to-date reports on every client and continually updates
the bed list(s) to ensure that all admissions and discharges are recorded in a
timely fashion.
● Reports to the supervisor any discrepancies in client's whereabouts.
● Responds appropriately to all medical and other emergencies.
● When assigned to drive Hillside Horizon for Teens, LLC vehicles, BHT’s are
responsible for safe operation and maintenance of vehicles.
● Conducts search of all client bags when being admitted to the facility. Confiscates and secures any contraband found and notifies the appropriate supervisor on duty in their absence.
● Randomly inspects all rooms, common areas, hallways, and bathrooms every
thirty minutes and performs a thorough search for contraband, no less than
weekly.
● Must have a valid class B license.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Patient demographics:

• Adolescents

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• What shifts and days are you looking for?
• The CDSS requires employees to pass a LiveScan with the DOJ. Are you able to pass?

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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