Behavioral Health Technician

at  Preferred Family Healthcare

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician
Location: Quincy, IL
Department: Clarity Health: SUD
Employment Type: Full Time/ Part Time
Shifts: 2nd shift and 3rd shift

JOB SUMMARY:

Are you a passionate and dedicated Behavioral Health Technician looking to make a positive impact in the lives of our clients/patients? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team at PFH as a Behavioral Health Technician!
As a Behavioral Health Technician, you’ll play a crucial role in providing direct care and support to our clients/patients. Your responsibilities include active participation in the treatment team, ensuring program compliance, adhering to medication policies, assisting in the admission/orientation process, providing client education and support, and offering transportation assistance as needed.
Quincy, IL offers variety of events and activities to choose from. Whether it’s the outdoors, the arts, recreation or music, Quincy is an entertainment hub with a high quality of life. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our clients and advancing your career!

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School education or equivalent
• Minimum of two (2) years of responsible employment history

Required License/Certification:

• Must have a driver’s license

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish rapport with clients/patients
• On Call*
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Basic computer skills
• Experience in behavioral health or related field is preferred

• Active Participation:Participate as an integral member of the treatment team, assisting in identifying client strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences. Carrying out any additional requests from your supervisor.
• Program Compliance: Ensure adherence to all program expectations and rules, reporting behaviors to supervisors for effective therapeutic interventions
• Medication Policies: Adhere rigorously to all medication policies and collaborate with trained nursing staff to guarantee compliance, whether the medication is administered by the client/patient or PFH associate.
• Admission/Orientation Assistance: Assist in the admission/orientation process, including obtaining vital signs if applicable, safety searches of client/patient and belongings, and collecting any necessary urine/lab specimens for testing.
• Client Education and Support: Assist and educate clients/patients in performing daily activities as needed.
• Transportation Assistance: Provide transportation support for clients/patients as required.