Behavioral technician Jobs in Overland Park, KS

Position Summary :

Behavioral Health Tech I (BHT I) is responsible for assisting and supporting patients through the entire treatment experience from admission through discharge.

BHT I will be contributing insightful, practical, and meaningful information to the treatment planning process.

BHT I responsibilities primarily include ensuring patient safety, providing patient interventions, leading psychoeducational groups, and supporting patients.

Essential Job Functions :

• Adheres to all DBH policies and procedures.
• Conducts self in a manner that represents DBH values.
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude.
• Provides exemplary customer service to all patients.
• Exhibits understanding and respect for cultural and lifestyle diversity.
• Understand and maintain professional boundaries and professional ethics.
• Follows directions as given by facility leadership.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records; and of facility / company proprietary, privileged, and / or confidential information.
• Facilitates patient daily needs per the program schedule, including but not limited to : waking / bedtime routines and hygiene, meals / snacks, bathroom safety observations, free time.
• Assists Nursing staff with duties as directed, for example : patient supervision, vitals, room searches, patient searches, etc.
• Recognizes, responds to, and assists in crisis situations and provides interventions as appropriate.
• Consistently reports to work on time and prepared to perform the duties of the position.
• Assists in the implementation of individual patient treatment plans per clinical team.
• Supports patients during admission and discharge processes.

This may include checking in patient belongings, acclimating patients to the program, preparing patients for returning home

• Monitors patient activity and documents any significant patient issues.

Ensure accuracy and timely completion of all shift notes, group notes, and other required documentation by the end of shift.

• Maintains an organized and safe environment and performs basic housekeeping duties.
• Conducts regular facility and grounds checks, advising facility leadership of any irregularities or safety concerns.
• Responsible for scheduled shifts and finding coverage if a shift cannot be worked, unless experiencing an emergency
• Attends all staff meetings and in-service trainings.
• Completes all online training, policy verification, and ensures that their employee HR file is kept up to date.
• Observes infection control policies and participates in proper hand hygiene
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Eating Disorder Division :
• Providing supervision and support to patients during mealtimes requires staff to eat meals and snacks with patients.
• Obtain Food Handling / Safety certification within 30 days of hire, training provided.

Tasks include food temperature checks, expiration date checks, and proper food storage.

• Must refrain from comments and actions that directly contradict the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model.

Substance Use Division :

• Accurately and securely collecting urine specimens including verifying donor identification, ensuring chain of custody, and following specific handling procedures

Residential Treatment Only :

• In states where permissible, passing medicine will be required.

Training and / or required certification will be provided.

• Provides transportation services including patient transportation / supervision, errands, shopping, admits, outings, etc.

must be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle).

Knowledge, Education & Experience :

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) preferred
• Valid and unrestricted State Driver's License
• Must obtain and maintain CPI certification within 90 days of hire, training provided
• Must obtain and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid, training provided
• Substance Use Division : Minimum 1 year sobriety if in recovery
• Eating Disorder Division : Minimum 1 year recovery from eating disorder if in recovery

Employment Status : PRN

Work Location : On Site - Shawnee, KS

Compensation : Pay Range : $17-23 / hr