Behavioral Healthcare Technician (PM Shift)

Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION:

The Behavioral Healthcare Technician (BHT) I provides direct care and supportive services to patients in a behavioral health setting, ensuring a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment. Working under the supervision of clinical leadership, the BHT I assists with activities of daily living, monitors patient well-being, supports treatment planning, administers medications, and contributes to interdisciplinary care. The BHT plays a vital role in maintaining a culture of care and fostering positive behavioral and emotional outcomes for patients receiving treatment. The BHT may also float between residential treatment center houses as needed to provide support, meal coverage, program coverage, and staff break coverage. Must be open to work PM shift (2:00pm - 10:30pm)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Patient Care & Support

• Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Provides personal care assistance to patients as needed
• Observes and influences patients’ behavior positively.
• Support the clinical team through crisis intervention, case management, and coordination of patient treatment plans throughout treatment.
• Collaborate with and assist doctors, psychologists, and rehabilitation therapists working with patients to treat, rehabilitate, and return patients to the community.

2. Medication Support & Health Monitoring

• Administer medications and treatments following the physician’s prescriptions.
• Issue medications from the dispensary and maintain records in accordance with TPEG procedures.
• Reports symptoms, reactions, and progress of patients to the Nurse Practitioner and/or Facility manager, and appropriate action has been taken.
• Take and record measures of the patient’s physical condition, using devices such as thermometers and blood pressure gauges.
• Monitor the patient’s physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to staff.
• Documents nursing observations.

3. Nutrition & Meal Preparation

• Inventories food, labels and dates opened food items, labels food with expiration dates, organizes pantry and fridge, prepares grocery order, takes water and fridge/freezer temps.
• Ensures that patients receive appropriate nutrition, including shopping for groceries, preparing meals.

4. Documentation & Communication

• Assist in maintaining patient records by reviewing case notes and documenting progress.
• Communicate patient progress by participating in interdisciplinary meetings and daily briefings.

5. Professional Development & Improvement

• Initiates change to improve patient care; discusses changes with the doctor when appropriate.
• Utilizes educational opportunities within the facility and other avenues to maintain clinical expertise to promote personal growth and development.

6. Supervision

• Assumes responsibility and accountability, including supervision of patients in the house.

7. Environment & Safety

• Ensures the safety of patients by consistently completing safety checks.
• Maintains a clean and sanitized environment, cleaning up spills, setting up equipment, and reducing the spread of germs and infection in the patient’s living area.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs other duties as may be assigned.
2. Follows and supports TPEG policies and procedures.
3. Works collaboratively and cooperatively with internal and external partners.
4. Represents TPEG, Inc., by embodying the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
5. Travels occasionally during the workday and on occasional overnight stays. (Compensation for mileage, food, and lodging provided.)
6. Maintains regular attendance at work and company activities and demonstrates punctuality regarding deadlines.
7. Displays creativity and vision in recommending new tactics and strategies.
8. Expands and updates job knowledge through educational opportunities and professional learning.
9. May floats between residential treatment center houses as needed to provide support, meal coverage, program coverage, and staff break coverage. 

The description of job functions reflects general details as necessary to describe the principal duties, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Employees who hold this position may be asked to perform other duties as assigned.