Miami, Florida
Behavioral Health Technician Job Opening in Miami, Florida - SUMMARY: A behavioral health technician is expected to understand and implement individual treatment plans, record patient behavior and provide a safe, supportive environment for the patients. Behavioral health technicians observe patients, listen to their concerns, record their observations and report to the behavioral health professionals about any unusual behavior. They assist in the delivery of behavioral healthcare, including direct supervision of clients as part of the therapeutic behavioral team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Respond to their supervisor, the nurse on duty and the lead technician in order to continually monitor safety and interact appropriately with patients (one-on-one and in groups) in a 24/7 behavioral health care environment
Manage daily environmental responsibilities of patients/residents; monitor environment for adherence to established health and cost containment standards; manage and monitor the security, safety and overall activities of the facility;
Provide instruction and lectures on therapeutic topics; provide psycho-educational modules as instructed and co-facilitate therapeutic process groups;
Communicate with Behavioral Health Supervisor regarding behavioral observations and provide appropriate clinical interventions for managing client?s conduct as guided;
Provide crisis interventions as need arises and implement appropriate directions under general guidelines independent of supervisor in emergency situations;
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or general education degree (GED); three to six months related experience and/or training. HIV/AIDS and Confidentiality training required within three weeks of hire; CPR, First Aid. T.E.A.M. training within three months of hire provided by facility certified instructor.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
High school or equivalent
Required language:
Spanish
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