JOB DESCRIPTION & DUTY STATEMENT
POSITION: Behavioral Health Technician
STATUS: Full-Time/Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Operations Manager
DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) helps to provide a safe, supportive, and caring environment that promotes health, healing, and encouragement for clients to build a foundation in their recovery. This position is expected to work as a collaborative team member, providing support to other departments at San Diego
Detox, LLC. with regard to the provision of client care and maintaining a therapeutic environment. The Behavioral Health Technician has knowledge of 12-Step recovery and is culturally sensitive toward others. This employee is knowledgeable of the treatment process and is tactful, respectful, compassionate, and understanding when responding to issues displayed by members of the SUD population. This position must perform operational and administrative tasks under the direction and supervision of the Operations Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Current CPR & First-Aid Certificate, renewed every two years
2. Current TB Clearance (Negative PPD Skin test), renewed annually
3. COVID-19 Vaccination (Fully vaccinated California state standard for healthcare personnel
4. Valid Driver’s License in the state of California with
(must be approved as “insurable” by organization’s automobile/liability insurance provider)
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Care team (medical personnel).
“Q-30s” (visual check every 30 minutes), etc.
Director.
Report.
COVID- 19 Control and Infection Control Plans.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
OPERATIONAL COMPETENCIES
DRIVING/TRANSPORTATION
Maintain an active and unrestricted driver’s license for the state of California; practice safe driving at all times by engaging in defensive driving; adhere to the rules of the road at all times; maintain insurable status/minimal points on record.
WAIVED TESTING/URINALYSIS
Effectively perform Waived Testing/urinalysis drug screening; carry out procedures with strict adherence to the facility’s specified Waived Testing &
Urinalysis protocol i.e. urine specimen collection, POC results review, documenting observations in client charts, properly labeling, preparing, packaging, and sending urine sample for laboratory
PROPER USE OF PPE & SUPPLIES
Effectively utilize proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on a daily basis to carry out routine tasks; develop & maintain awareness of the available, required PPE provided by the facility, know where PPE is stored in the facility; familiarity with HAZMAT Program, reference & make adjustments to the chemical inventory as necessary; refer to MSDS Binder for specific instruction on PPE and proper use prior to handling/using a chemical; has ability to utilize Biohazard spill kit
SKILLS & CHARACTERISTICS
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT & DISCRETION
Display professional conduct at all times; upholds Client Rights and
Program Code of Conduct; use of discretion with regard to client personal and protected information; maintaining adherence to HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality laws at all times; remain sensitive to cultural differences and issues specific to SUD population; refrain from engagement in dual relationships with clients
DE-ESCALATION & CRISIS INTERVENTION
Maintain a high degree of situational awareness, demonstrating the ability to quickly respond in situations of emergency & crises; ability to respond effectively in hostile situations; operate in such a way knowledge of and ability to perform techniques to de-escalate hostile or escalated individuals when necessary; has knowledge of verbal de-escalation techniques
The requirements listed in this document represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
COVID-19 considerations:
San Diego Detox follows all COVID-19 state guidelines for healthcare facilities per the CDC.
License/Certification:
Work Location: One location
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