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RESPONSIBLE TO: RPM/DRSMAJOR RESPONSIBILITY: Behavioral health Technician is responsible forperforming a variety of tasks related to theinstruction, supervision, and monitoring of residentsin developing community living skills.GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:The Behavioral Health technician is responsible for developing an active treatment approach that is designed to promote a positive therapeutic milieu. He/she is a role model and participates in the training of other Adult Care Workers.EXAMPLES OF WORK:1. Instruct and supervise residents in the following areas:a. Personal hygienec. Homemaking skills1) Cooking2) House cleaning2. Developing interpersonal skill3. Accompany and transport residents on rotating basis to activities such as:a. Medical or dental appointments, etc.4. Assist in recreation activities such as:a. Assisting or transporting to recreational facilities or eventsb. Participate in and supervise recreational eventsc. Encourage and facilitate home recreation5. Under the direction of a psychiatrist, responsibilities to include:a. Monitoring the self-administration of medication to residents per policyb. Responsible for monitoring health of residents6. As the Primary staff, monitor and report resident&rsquo;s progress:a. Maintain individual records at home for each resident to include resident&rsquo;s Individual Treatment Plan (ITP)b. Maintain accurate and objective information for each resident on a daily basis7. Safety to include:a. Implementation of physical management techniques to aid in controlling aggressive residents8. Assists the Residential Program Director in training new BHTs and other administrative duties9. Professional advancement through a program of self-study to maintain current knowledge of current principles and program development within the professional field.10. Additional duties as requested.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:1. The ability to work with Adult whom exhibit severe behavioral problems and maintain a positive demeanor.2. The knowledge of basic behavior modification principles3. The skills and knowledge to:a. Protect resident rightsb. Provide treatment that promotes resident dignity, independence, individuality, strengths, privacy, and choicec. Recognize common symptoms of mental disorder, personality disorder, or substance abused. Provide the behavioral health services the agency is licensed to provide and that the staff member is authorized to providee. Demonstrate cultural competency and diversity appreciationf. Recognize, prevent, or respond to a resident who may:1) Be a danger to self or others2) Behave in an aggressive or destructive manner3) Need immediate or unscheduled behavior health services4)HOURS OF WORK: Twenty (20) to Forty (40) hours per week; non-exempt position.EVALUATION SCHEDULE: Annual.QUALIFICATIONS:Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and have a minimum of:<ul><li>Have an associate degree in social services or</li></ul>at least two years of behavioral health work experience; or<ul><li>A high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months of behavioral health work experience.</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Referral program</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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Behavioral Health Technician / Caregivers Days,Night& WKNDS. Full/Part Time