Job Description

The Behavioral Tech is responsible for observing and reporting on client behavior while implementing structure in daily programming.

• Facilitates clients’ daily needs per the program schedule.
• Perform Intake procedures with new clients
• Partner with Primary Counselor to conduct new client orientation, as needed
• Conducts property searches of clients as required.
• Observes client location and documents observation every hour, or as otherwise ordered
• Must remain awake for entire shift
• Maintain professional and compassionate interaction with clients.
• Performs urine drug screening testing of clients as required.
• Observes and monitors clients’ behavior and interactions and documents in client’s chart
• Communicate with clinical team all pertinent client information via Shift Report in EHR
• Maintains awareness of client schedules and personal time.
• Completion of Med training required.
• Observes self-administration of client medications and follows medication documentation protocol (only after provided with appropriate training per company policy).
• Conducts regular house and grounds checks, advising supervisor of any irregularities. Assists in keeping grounds and facility safe and clean.
• Assure the unit is sanitary through cleaning, emptying trashes, straightening up
• Becomes familiar with and consistently implements company policies and procedures.
• Follows emergency procedures (notification protocols, transportation, etc.)
• Follows directions as given
• Attends all staff meetings, in-service trainings, and educational workshops
• Answers telephones.
• Assist clients with laundry
• Complete laundry for facility linen
• May provides transportation services including client transportation/supervision, errands, shopping, pick-ups etc. (must be pre-qualified to drive our vehicles and clients).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This is a full-time position that will work Thursday - Monday 11:00 pm to 7:30 am.

Qualifications

• High School or GED Diploma
• First Aid, AED, and CPR certification, obtain within 30 days of employment and maintain current thereafter
• Position must apply for an WA Department of Health, Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC) credential, within 30 days of hire and maintain this throughout employment.
• Position must obtain a Food Handlers card within 7 days of hire and maintain throughout employment.
• Minimum of 1 year of sobriety if in recovery.
• Medication training required within 30 days of employment
• Computer competence (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Compassionate Communication Skills.
• Some prior knowledge of drug/alcohol dependency and mental health issues, preferred.
• Previous experience working in the treatment field preferred.
• Previous group facilitation experience preferred
• Up to one year of experience in a similar position or similar function preferred.
• Valid Class “C” Driver’s License and liability insurance preferred.

Additional Information

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.