Behavioral Health Technician - DDRP Atascocita Residential

Overview

Behavioral Health Technician - DDRP Atascocita Residential at The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD. The BHT works under the direction of the Lead Behavioral Health Technician and/or the Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor. The BHT is responsible for providing direct care and support to clients in a dual diagnosis residential treatment program. The BHT assists in maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment, ensuring that program rules are adhered to, and clients are actively engaged in treatment activities.

This role ensures that the team provides high-quality care and support to clients with mental health, substance use, and behavioral disorders. The BHT is responsible for monitoring client vitals and reporting results to nursing. Other duties include being able to drive/transport and handle/serve food.

• Provide direct supervision of clients, ensuring safety, security, and compliance with program rules.
• Assist clients with daily activities, including meals, hygiene, and program participation.
• Observe and document client behaviors, reporting any concerns or unusual behaviors to medical and clinical staff, including clients on precautions (fall, seizure, suicide, etc).
• Conduct room checks, headcounts, and random client searches to ensure a safe environment.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including therapists, nurses, and physicians, to coordinate comprehensive care.
• Address any client concerns in a professional manner and escalate to appropriate team members as needed.
• Function as a role model to clients in the residential facility.
• Facilitate and engage clients in group discussions and interactive sessions.
• Accompany clients to on- and off-site appointments, meetings, and activities as needed.
• Assist in enforcing individualized treatment plans developed by clinical staff.
• Provide direct crisis intervention when necessary, using agency approved de-escalation techniques.
• Ensure compliance with the daily program schedule.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client progress, incidents, and other relevant information in the electronic health records system, agency incident reports system, contractor reporting system, and/or client paper record.
• Complete required forms, including daily logs and incident reports, while maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Regularly monitor and record/report client vital signs and report abnormal findings to medical staff immediately.
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the residential facility (housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, etc.).
• Assist during adverse weather conditions and in serving food to clients.
• Transport clients to off-campus appointments, meetings, and activities via agency designated vehicles as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma.
• Additional education in behavioral health or related field preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Excellent observation skills and effective written and verbal communication for documentation.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply agency approved crisis intervention techniques (Handle with Care).
• Ability to de-escalate as part of client management and to handle high-stress emergencies.
• Understanding of Standard Universal Precautions and Infection Control procedures.
• Ability to utilize medical equipment (vital sign devices) and basic computer skills.
• Positive interpersonal skills, well-organized and self-directed.
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate across disciplines and maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct.

The Harris Center offers a competitive salary plus a suite of benefits designed to enrich your professional and personal life. Benefits include a robust retirement plan with company matching, prior service credit for accelerated Paid Time Off accrual, cell phone discounts, entertainment discounts, a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness, and an Employee Assistance Program. The organization also supports student loan forgiveness programs for eligible employees.

This posting is associated with position numbers including 9702, 9668, 64028, 64032, 9638, 64033, 9635, 9667, and 9665 (6am - 6pm); 9638, 10167 - night shift.

The HARRIS CENTER is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provided care to over 96,000 people in fiscal year 2023. The Harris Center offers a full continuum of services at 86 sites across Harris County, with services provided in more than 40 languages and sign language to serve a diverse community.

The organization employs over 2,500 people and is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents.