Behavioral Health Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Achieving Better Coping Skills LLC - Direct Care Position (BHT)

• Looking for employees with Trauma-Informed Care Experience with youth

Primary Needs :

Weekdays -  First, Second, 10 Hour Shifts

Other (12-hour AM shifts available)

A. Fundamental Purpose of the position :

To provide professional-level assistance and support services for youth between the ages of 9 to 18+ in the following areas :

Assisting with daily living skill-building : cooking, cleaning, learning, socializing, and time management.

Prevention of violent or harmful behaviors to self or others.

Behavior management crises, skills, and activity supervision.

Symptomatology of youth diagnosed with behavioral disorders or addictions.

Knowledge of indications, typical side effects, reactions, and interactions of medications prescribed for self-administration by youth.

Resources for obtaining assistance when needed.

Youth record-keeping of youth activities and progress toward treatment goals and objectives.

Skills include recreational and social activities, Life Skills Training, and Milieu activities.

Additional Requirements :