Behavioral Health Technician

PaRC

PaRC (Prevention and Recovery Center) is looking for talented healthcare professionals to join our team!

Part of the Discovery Behavioral Health family of brands, we are dedicated to helping our patients and their families cope with alcohol and substance abuse and find a path of hope, health and healing.

Our success and outstanding reputation for quality programs in the field of recovery depend on the motivated, enterprising and qualified professionals we recruit and retain.

Our employees are caring and committed.

They enable us to give exceptional and pioneering treatment and the tools individuals, and their families need to reclaim sobriety and pursue rich lives.

If you are looking for an organization that thrives on growth, celebrates diversity of thought, and rewards passionate execution, you've come to the right place.

Because we put clients first, it is our honor to support and reward those who serve them.

Position Summary:

Behavioral Health Tech I (BHT I) is responsible for assisting and supporting patients through the entire treatment experience from admission through discharge.

BHT I will be contributing insightful, practical, and meaningful information to the treatment planning process.

BHT I responsibilities primarily include ensuring patient safety, providing patient interventions, leading psychoeducational groups, and supporting patients.

Essential Job Functions:


* Adheres to all DBH policies and procedures.


* Conducts self in a manner that represents DBH values.


* Maintains a positive and respectful attitude.


* Provides exemplary customer service to all patients.


* Exhibits understanding and respect for cultural and lifestyle diversity.


* Understand and maintain professional boundaries and professional ethics.


* Follows directions as given by facility leadership.


* Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records; and of facility/company proprietary, privileged, and/or confidential information.


* Facilitates patient daily needs per the program schedule, including but not limited to: waking/bedtime routines and hygiene, meals/snacks, bathroom safety observations, free time.


* Assists Nursing staff with duties as directed, for example: patient supervision, vitals, room searches, patient searches, etc.


* Recognizes, responds to, and assists in crisis situations and provides interventions as appropriate.


* Consistently reports to work on time and prepared to perform the duties of the position.


* Assists in the implementation of individual patient treatment plans per clinical team.


* Supports patients during admission and discharge processes.

This may include checking in patient belongings, acclimating patients to the program, preparing patients for returning home


* Monitors patient activity and documents any significant patient issues.

Ensure accuracy and timely completion of all shift notes, group notes, and other required documentatio...