Behavioral Health Tech

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is responsible for the daily interactions with patients, maintaining patient schedule, headcounts and 24‑hour observation of patient’s activities and locations.

• Maintains daily observations of patients at various levels of care at the required time intervals
• Conduct all interactions in a professional and ethical manner
• Follows facility regulations regarding infection control, incident reporting, and risk management
• Conducts point‑of‑care testing such as urine drug screens, pregnancy tests and breathalyzer
• Conduct on‑person body searches of all new clients during time of admissions
• Conducts searches of all patients who belong
• Attends all mandatory trainings and meetings
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff
• Transports patients in approved vehicles to approved events
• Navigate basic computer skills
• Other duties and assignments as deemed qualified and appropriate

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401‑K
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity/Accident plan
• Legal plan

• EAP
• $10,000 life insurance
• $10,000 Short term Disability

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License and Insurance for clearance to drive a 14‑passenger van
• At least 1 year of experience of working in the Behavioral Health field preferred
• Ability to clearly communicate in various forms: verbal, written, text
• CPR Certification
• First Aid Certification

Entry level

Full‑time

Other

Industries:
Mental Health Care