POSITION PURPOSE: The Behavioral Health Technician oversees the day to day activities of the clients.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: High School Diploma

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 1 year in the related field

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Valid Florida Drivers License

KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING REQUIRED AT TIME OF HIRE:

• Knowledge of chemical dependency and behaviors associated with withdrawals and the recovery process.
• Demonstrates proficiency in communication & written skills.
• Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes regarding Client Confidentiality Laws.
• Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
• Knowledge of Workplace Violence Policy.

AGE SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS SERVED/ RESPONSIBILITY: Adults

SECURITY MEASURERS AND CLEARANCE: N/A

EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Position requires work in a temperature-controlled environment; 80%-90% of the time spent indoors.

MACHINES/EQUIPMENT USED

Computer Calculator

Fax Machine Copy Machine

Telephone System Timeclock

JOB CATEGORY STANDARD PRECAUTIONS:

N/A

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

None

POTENTIAL WORKPLACE HAZARDS:

Normal Workplace Hazards

POTENTIAL WORKPLACE VIOLENCE:

Medium Risk Level

SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO POSITION:

1. Oversee the day to day activities of the clients in their normal daily routine.

2. Enforce any specific directions given of the treatment team regarding clients.

3. Maintain complete confidentiality on behalf of the clients.

4. Monitor behaviors and report all occurrences to management which defer from the normal behaviors.

5. Continuously track all clients location both on property as well as outings and other events.

6. When required, assure the clients maintain their living areas in accordance to acceptable standards.

7. Assist with ensuring that clients are present and remain in all scheduled groups and/or activities.

8. Safely, legally and efficiently transport clients via company van to all appointed destinations.

9. When required, perform bed checks as per standard schedule and record any unusual occurrences.

10. Any other duties as instructed by management.

11. Acquire and maintain all CEU, CPR, trainings, etc as required by DCF and JCAHO