Behavioral Health Technician
Austin, TX, United States
Recovery Unplugged is seeking Behavioral Health Technicians to join our team at our locations in South and East Austin! Multiple shifts available, including; days, nights and overnights.
This is an entry level position. Start ASAP!
**Must have a clean driving record and valid driver's license**
DESCRIPTION:
Behavioral Health Technician responsibilities include: knowledge of a variety of music, driving a company vehicle to ensure clients arrive safely and on time for scheduled activities, being on site and supervising clients to maintain a safe and healthy environment for staff and clients. This requires working on-site with the Director of Operations, Operations Manager, and staff to assure the highest degree of client and staff satisfaction and safety.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Completes rounds every 15 and/or 30 mins (Q15's and Q30's)
Completes all steps of housing intake with new clients, including all housing paperwork
Conducts searches of clients' personal belongings and collects all personal items, e.g. cell phone, electronics, credit cards, etc.
Conducts urine analysis and monitors vital signs
Transports clients safely and in a timely manner as assigned
Documents incidents that may occur and sends the Incident Reporting Form to direct supervisor upon completion.
Attends all mandated training
Assures safe employee practices at all times
Documents shift activity in shift report
Notifies immediate supervisor and/or Clinical Director with any client concerns
Coordination of clients' needs
Follows Tech Manual Guidelines
Cooperates and works well with all employees
Takes direction from immediate supervisor
Maintains appropriate boundaries and ethical behavior at all times with clients, families, co-workers and other professionals
Maintains strict client confidentiality in accordance with Title 42CFR, Part 2 and 45CFR, Parts 160 and 194.
Requirements
Minimum of high school degree with GED accepted.
Must have a valid drivers license
Preferred knowledge of KIPU