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Job DetailsJob Location: Tampa, FL 33612Position Type: Full TimePosition: Behavioral Health Tech

Supervised By: Lead Tech

Position/Individuals Supervised: None

Interrelationships: Maintains open communication lines with facility staff, attending clinicians and physicians, clients and families. Liaisons with community agencies, vendors, and payors of health services.

Position Purpose: The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) acts as a representative of treatment staff and observes all patient activity, maintains a visible presence on the clients at the treatment center, community housing, and at outside activities. The BHT will also circulate throughout the treatment center and community housing facility, and alert to fire and safety hazards. The BHT is responsible for driving the company vehicle to ensure clients arrive safely and on time each day for scheduled actives.

Employee Classification: Full time/Non-exempt

Workplace Environment

Environmental Conditions: Position is required to work in a temperature-controlled environment; 80% - 90% of the time spent indoors. Potential exposure to violent situations. Potential exposure to airborne/blood-borne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials.

Machines/Equipment Used

Computer
Calculator

Fax Machine

Xerox Machine

Telephone System

Physical & Mental Demands

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Tasks

0-25%

26-50%

51-75%

76-100%

Standing

X

Walking

X

Bending

X

Crouching

X

Carrying

X

Pushing

X

Pulling

X

Sitting

X

Reaching

X

Reading

X

Driving

X

LIFTING/LOWERING

Light (1-20 lbs)

X

Medium (21-50 lbs)

X

Heavy (51+ lbs)

X

MENTAL DEMANDS

Psychological

High

Medium

Low

Mental Stress

X

Work with Others

X

1. Job Category Universal Precautions/Blood Borne Pathogens Risk:

Routine tasks involve

High Risk for Exposure

Medium Risk for Exposure

Low Risk for Exposure

Risk include exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues (although situations may arise in which the employee might encounter potential exposure to any of the above).

1. Personal Protective Equipment: None except in case of Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure

1. Potential Workplace Hazards: Aggressive Clients

1. Potential Workplace Violence: High

1. Security Clearance (EMR): High/Full

Other Areas

Supervision Provided to Position: Daily

Performance/Proficiency Standards: Performance standards are integrated within the position responsibilities. The principal functions of the position identified shall not be considered as a complete description of the all the work requirements and expectations that may be inherent in the position.

Specific Areas of Responsibility to Position

Developing a daily structure for clients.
Developing a weekly structure for the clients.
Overseeing clients and peer leaders.
Transporting clients to and from appointments and meetings, when necessary.
Utilizing the company van for transportation of clients.
Instructing and confirming the company’s rules and regulations to new admissions.
Orientating new clients to the facility.
Following up on client insurance claims, when necessary.
Evaluating quality of program on an ongoing basis.
Facilitating communication with ancillary services.
Attending clinical and administrative meetings to integrate inter-departmental sharing of information.
Building positive relationships with staff and physicians.
Demonstrating adaptability and flexibility to changes in the work environment.
Following Infection Control Guidelines at all times.
Reporting personal symptoms of suspected illness or contagious diseases to the Infection Control Designee.
Completing and forwarding copy of Incident Reports and any other safety/risk issues immediately to the COO.
Providing a safe, therapeutic environment for staff and clients.
Providing and observing self-administration medication to clients

Conducting Waived Tests

Providing a daily report on the hourly rounds made that shift, to the Supervisor.
Facilitating client’s rules and responsibilities and reporting noncompliance to the Supervisor
Being sensitive to Cultural Issues of a patient based on their job position
Reporting Suicidality/Homicide of a patient based to their job position.
Ability of competency and understanding to Addition based on their job position.
Reporting and responding to issues of Trauma of a patient based on their job position.
Reporting and responding to issues of Dual – Diagnosis issues of a patient based on their job position.

QualificationsPOSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

AHCA – Level 2 Screening/ Eligibility

According to the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), disqualifying offenses for a background screening include: violent crimes like murder, manslaughter, aggravated assault, and battery; sexual offenses like sexual battery, child sexual abuse; drug-related felonies, particularly trafficking or distribution; child abuse and neglect; fraud and theft, especially against vulnerable populations; and kidnapping or false imprisonment; all of which could prevent someone from working in a healthcare setting regulated by AHCA.

DRIVER EXPERIENCE PER OUR INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Drivers need to be

• At least 21 years old

• Have four years driving experience or more

• Hold a valid CDL license (when/where required)

Any driver with one (1) Major Violation within the prior three years is not acceptable

Major Violations

• DWI, DUI, OUI, OWI

• Refusing a substance test

• Driving with an open container of alcohol

• Reckless driving

• Hit and run

• Fleeing a police officer

• Racing

• Driving while license is revoked or suspended

• Negligent, homicide, manslaughter or assault arising out of the operation of a motor

vehicle

• Felony conviction involving a motor vehicle

• Using a motor vehicle for the commission of a felony

• Leaving the scene of an accident

• Speeding violations 25 mph and over

Any driver with more than three (3) Moving Violations within the prior three years is not

acceptable

Moving Violations

Include most driving and moving violations such as:

• Speeding

• Improper lane change

• Failure to yield or obey a traffic signal or sign

• Speeding violations under 25 mph

• Texting while driving

• Unsafe operation of a motor vehicle

• Improper use of HOV lane

At Fault Accidents - Fleets with any driver with more than one (1) at-fault accident within the prior three years is not acceptable

EDUCATION: Graduation from High School or GED. Will consider individuals without a high-school diploma with at least 1 year of experience in the treatment industry.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 1-year experience in treatment industry preferred.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Current and valid Florida Driver License. CPR certification and First Aid within 90 days of employment.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Demonstrates Proficiency in Communication, Observation & Written skills.
Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality laws.
Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace Policies.
Knowledge of Workplace Violence.
Knowledge of Corporate Integrity & Ethics
Knowledge of addictions.
Ability to interact with a multi-disciplinary team to assist in facets of the recovery program relating to physical health.
Knowledge of the 12-Step Recovery Program.
Knowledge and competency in problem solving, stress management, ethics and team building.
Knowledge of alcohol and other drugs that includes;
Alcohol and addictive drugs and their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual impact on the individual.
Alcohol and addictive drugs and their impact on the family.
Ability to determine if a medical emergency exists and to take appropriate action, when necessary.
Knowledge of emergency procedures used in case of alcohol and/or drug overdose.
Knowledge of First Aid and CPR.
Knowledge of Federal, State and Municipal laws and/or regulations that regulate the treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction, including:

Confidentiality

Patient Rights

Professional Code of Ethics

Discrimination

Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and assumption of responsibilities not delineated in the job description which are related to work as a member of an addiction treatment team.

AGE SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS SERVED/RESPONSIBILITY: Adults
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Familiar with community resources
EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION: Type of position: Full-time/Nonexempt