Behavioral Health Technician

Job Details

Job Location

Marathon - 3000 41st Ocean 1 - Marathon, FL

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School

Salary Range

$18.83 - $18.83 Hourly

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

ThePeer Specialist/Behavioral Health Techis an individual with SMI, who mentors others with SMI. ThePeer Specialist/Behavioral Health Techprovides health promotion services including health education, psycho-education, prevention and outreach as well as providing support to medical staff through all phases of client care from arrival through discharge

ThePeer Specialist/Behavioral Health Techmust demonstrate personal accountability with duties including:

• Communicating client status and ensuring accurate paperwork

• Coordinating client interviews (entry and discharge)

• Documenting every 15 minutes the locations of each client as well as the ongoing observance of client behaviors and activities.

• Collecting client vitals and recording them.

• Conducting client admissions.

• Furnishing client meals and refreshments.

• Conducting client fresh air breaks and group activities.

• Maintaining fresh laundry and linens.

• Assisting clients with their needs which vary from providing clothing/shower items to simply being an empathetic listener.

• Performing basic housekeeping duties as needed; sweeping, mopping, and cleaning counters.

• Using personal protective gear, particularly gloves, for all situations requiring this safety measure.

• Removing all trash prior to shifts end.

• Completing required documentation and performing given procedures to meet funding and accreditation requirements.

• Participate in the development of person-centered Wellness and Recovery plans that integrate all clinical and non-clinical health-care related needs and services with the individual and the CCT

• Encourages and supports his/her peers in achieving the goals described in the individuals Wellness and Recovery plan

• Support and encourage their peers to be effective self-advocates

• Promotes and encourages recovery based on SAMHSAsGuiding Principles of Recovery

• Apply Motivational Interviewing strategies to effectively engage service recipients

• Apply Collaborative Care techniques as presented in the IMPACT model of integrated healthcare

• Provide health promotion activities to other individuals with SMI and encourage participation in health promotion activities that are available in the community

• assist and support clients with referrals and linkages to community and social support services

• Facilitate Psycho-educational activities for groups and individuals in accordance with the approved curriculumSolutions for Wellness and Team Solutions

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

Certifications/Licensures:

• HIV/AIDS 104 Basic Education and valid CPR Certificates are required. 20 hours of continuing education required annually.

• Must hold a current Peer Certification as CPPS and/or CPRS from Florida Certification Board or must be able to obtain certification within 6 months of employment.

  Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

  Experience and Competencies:

• Training and or Experience in Crisis Intervention Preferred

• Must be a current recipient of behavioral health services with a minimum of two years in recovery (mental health and, if applicable, substance abuse).

• Must have the ability to perform basic computer operations including email and filling out electronic forms.

• Caring heart and ability to handle stressful situations

• Hands on and electronic training are provided covering a broad spectrum of topics involved with client care, psychology and addiction field

• Ability to meet GCC insurance requirements for driving an agency vehicle

• Ability to meet requirements of Department of Children and Families/Department Correction background check