Behavioral Health Technician- Overnight 3rd Shift

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Levittown, PA 19056Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: 3rd ShiftJob Category: Health Care
Who We Are

STR Behavioral Health’s premier mental health and addiction treatment center located in Levittown. The programs we offer include detox, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient care with licensed recovery housing. The approach at our treatment centers is firmly rooted in individualized, person-centered care to help clients uncover the “why” behind their disorders and help them build foundational relationships that help answer the “how” in moving forward. We work closely with every client to create personalized, high-quality treatment plans that cater to their specific needs and increase their chances of success. Our clinical team also meets regularly to adjust each treatment plan as the client progresses through treatment. Additionally, we work closely with each client’s family and other stakeholders to help people thrive in recovery.

 

SCHEDULE: Sunday through Wednesday 11:30pm-9:30am 

 

What We Offer:


       Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence
       Multiple Career Development Pathways
       Company Supported Continuing Education & Certification
       PPO & HDHP Health Plan Options
       Flexible Dental & Vision Plan Options
       100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support
       100% Company Paid Critical Illness (with health enrollment plan)
       100% Company Paid Life & ADD
       401K with Company Match
       Company-Sponsored HSA, FSA, & DSA Tax Savings Accounts
       Generous Team Member Referral Program
       Parental Leave



Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) interact with clients throughout the shift, assists and supports clients with functionally needs.  Behavioral Health Technicians are responsible for managing the daily milieu of the facility, ensuring the safety of clients, and maintaining a therapeutic environment. BHTs are expected to familiarize themselves with the histories and needs of the clients and be capable of identifying cues and behaviors that may indicate a change in clients’ status or condition. Position is responsible for documenting in the client records and communicating proactively with clinical team members and supervisor(s).

Relationships and Contacts

Within the organization:  Maintains frequent and close working relationships with program staff and facility team members throughout the organization.

Outside the organization:  Initiates and maintains strong professional relationships with clients and families, clinical providers, referral partners and vendors, as needed.

 

Position Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities  


Collaborates with clinical team to determine/select appropriate interventions based on the needs of individual clients.
Actively participates and engages clients in the milieu and outside activities throughout the workday, often in a variety of group settings.
Prompts clients to complete ADLs, including clean room, hygiene, laundry, etc., and completes regular room hygiene checks.

Conducts client drug screening, pregnancy tests, and breathalyzers, as necessary.


Prompts clients to attend all meals in a timely manner and provides supervision and structure at mealtimes as appropriate.
Models effective table manners and small talk during mealtimes, focusing on engaging all clients.
Provides, structures, and maintains a therapeutic environment in collaboration with other staff.
Therapeutically interacts with the client in one-to-one situations, community, and group meetings, maintaining appropriate boundaries and modeling appropriate social behavior. 

Collaborates with clinical team to facilitate client education groups.
Reacts therapeutically in crisis situations.


Recognizes client’s level of behavioral functioning and modifies approaches accordingly to include recognizing mood changes and developing DBT coping skills.
Maintains therapeutic relationship with clients using praise and other reinforcers to encourage appropriate behaviors and attitudes, setting limits in a kind and firm manner.
Documents in accordance with policies and procedures services provided, incident reports, shift reports, group and milieu notes in a timely and accurate manner.
Complies with the facility safety procedures as outlined in the policy and procedure manual to include fire drills, evacuation procedures, and internal/external disaster plan.
Demonstrates effective verbal intervention skills in managing escalating clients and involving other staff as needed.

Adheres to DBT model and interventions.


Performs a vehicle safety and fuel check prior to use of any company vehicle, reporting any concerns to supervisor or manager.
Supports clients in effective