Behavioral Health Tech - Westcare

Marathon, FL 33050

About the Job

The 24 hour inpatient unit is a short term treatment facility supporting individuals struggling with emotional and addiction issues and strives to assist each individual progress toward a state of improved living. Three 8 hour shifts are available and as a BHT your fundamental purpose is to support medical staff through all phases of client care from arrival through discharge.

The Behavioral Health Technician must demonstrate personal accountability with duties including:

Communicating client status and ensuring accurate paperwork
Coordinating client interviews (entry and discharge)
Documenting every 15 minutes the locations of each client as well as the ongoing observance of client behaviors and activities.
Collecting client vitals and recording them.
Conducting client admissions.
Furnishing client meals and refreshments.
Conducting client fresh air breaks and group activities.
Maintaining fresh laundry and linens.
Assisting clients with their needs which vary from providing clothing/shower items to simply being an empathetic listener.
Performing basic housekeeping duties as needed; sweeping, mopping, and cleaning counters.
Using personal protective gear, particularly gloves, for all situations requiring this safety measure.
Removing all trash prior to shifts end.
Completing required documentation and performing given procedures to meet funding and accreditation requirements.

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Qualifications

Must have the ability to perform basic computer operations including email and filling out electronic forms.
High School Diploma or GED.
Caring heart and ability to handle stressful situations
Hands on and electronic training are provided covering a broad spectrum of topics involved with client care, psychology and addiction field
Ability to meet GCC insurance requirements for driving an agency vehicle
Ability to meet requirements of Department of Children and Families/Department Correction background check

Base Rate of pay is $16.00/hour for weekday/day shift. In addition, Shift and weekend differentials are available

During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

WestCare is an Equal Opportunity Drug Free Work Place Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical and criminal background check.

About Westcare:

Who We AreSince 1973, WestCare has provided health and human services with a commitment to delivering high-quality and cost-effective services that empower people to transform their lives.THE MISSION.We are resolutely dedicated to the populations we serve, as well as our employees, and actively promote the wellness and empowerment of individuals, their families, and their communities.Our MissionWestCare empowers everyone with whom we come into contact with to engage in a process of healing, growth, and change benefiting themselves, their families, co-workers, and communities.Where Do We Serve?Proudly serving sixteen states, three U.S. territories, the Dominican Republic and the Republic of PalauWhat Do We Do?We're a family of nonprofit organizations that provide a wide range of health and human services to improve the lives of those in our communities. Our service domains include:Mental Health & WellnessTreatment & RehabilitationCriminal JusticeVeteran ServicesHousing OpportunitiesEducation & PreventionDomestic ViolenceEmergency Support

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