Behavioral Health Technician

Reviews intake and consent forms with new clients and collects signatures within 24 hours of admission.

• Conducts initial search of client's property in accordance with the Search Policy and documents and stores client belongings in accordance with the Safeguarding Client Property Policy; completes all other facility and client belonging searches at the request of the Program Director or their designee.
• Conducts, documents, and uploads client vitals, COWS, CIWAs, and 30-minute monitoring logs in accordance with the Detoxification policy and IMS Policy.
• Follows the procedures outlined in the Medication Use Policy and in the Medication section of the Behavioral Health Technician Training Manual located in the BHT office in all aspects of medication including : supervision of self-administration of medications, storage of medications, medication refusals, adverse drug reactions, and documentation of medication transfers, receipts of medications, discharge of medications, and destruction of medications.
• Ensures medication errors do not occur; immediately reports medication errors to the Lead Behavioral Health Technician and completes a critical incident report.
• Notifies the designated medical personnel of all needed medication refills when the remaining medication count falls below 10 remaining doses, allowing enough time for the client to receive their medication refill without a lapse.
• Provides direct care and 24 / 7 observation of clients while on shift; completes and uploads the appropriate monitoring logs for each client under the BHT's supervision daily.
• Responds to client inquiries with accurate information and refers to the appropriate staff if the client inquiry is outside the scope of their knowledge.
• Facilitates physician appointments in the BHT office with the approved medical provider at the direction of the Medical Director, or their designee.
• Facilitates physician appointments in the BHT office with the approved medical provider at the direction of the Medical Director, or their designee.
• Documents shift notes prior to the end of each shift; relays any pertinent information to the incoming Behavioral Health Technician at the time of shift change.
• Ensures the facility remains clean and free of any safety hazards; reports any safety concerns or needed repairs immediately to the Lead Behavioral Health Technician.
• Informs the client's Case Manager when clients deviate from their assigned program schedule for reasons such as refusal to participate or client illness.
• Remains calm during crisis situations; calls 911 immediately if there is a medical emergency, begins CPR or First Aid if necessary, and immediately informs the supervising Lead Behavioral Health Technician.
• Reports critical incidents to the supervising Lead Behavioral Health Technician, in accordance with the Critical Incident policy.
• Completes appropriate non-clinical forms in the client record pertinent to the circumstances of the discharge : Leaving against medical advice (A.M.A ), Belongings Returned to Client, Discharge Medication Record, Discharge or Transfer Note, and BAM Survey.
• Provides the client with previously reviewed clinical discharge documentation as directed by the client's assigned Case Manager.
• Knows and follows confidentiality law and procedures at all times, follows the company's ethical code, and maintains appropriate boundaries with clients at all times.
• Carries out other responsibilities as delegated by the Lead Behavioral Health Technician.

Company Description :

Ocean Hills Recovery is a Dual Diagnosis Drug and Alcohol treatment center specializing in detox / residential level of care. We are located in the beautiful beach city of Dana Point, CA. Ocean Hills Recovery provides a safe and comfortable environment for those seeking recovery from drug and alcohol addiction while maintaining a recovery-focused culture.