Job description
The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) role is to support, document, monitor, and provide a structured environment for the patients while they are in the care of The Ohio Mental Health Center (Trails). He/she is responsible for providing support services for the clinical and medical staff. BHT’s are to provide a safe environment at which patients can obtain and maintain mental stability. He/she will work under the direct supervision of the Behavioral Health Tech Supervisor. This is an hourly position with a schedule established to complete required duties. This position is “non-exempt” from wage and hour regulations, as defined by the U.S, Department of Labor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitoring patients at all times while they’re not in clinical groups,
- Attend meetings with patients,
- Perform room searches, patient personal belonging searches and completes inventory of patient belongings,
- Assists in making beds, restocking, and cleaning duties,
- Monitor phone calls and family visits,
- Perform drug screens,
- Completes initial patient check-in’s,
- Assist taking and document vitals when needed,
- Create and maintain logs documenting patient interactions,
- Exhibits reliable and dependable qualities,
- Demonstrates the ability to work as a team member.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Tech Supervisor
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Valid drivers license
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- Must possess knowledge and understanding of substance use disorders and the process of recovery.
- Must have good organizational, communication and language skills.
- Must possess general computer knowledge and general office equipment familiarity.
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people.
- Demonstrates the ability for effectively function as a team member.
The Ohio Mental Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 7am to 7pm
- 12-hour shift
- day shift
- Rotating Weekend
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Mental Health: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Heath, OH 43056 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Heath, OH 43056: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
