Behavioral Health Technician - Part Time - Corpus Christi, TX
Company: Cenikor Foundation
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: May 13, 2022
|
|
Job Description:
Cenikor Foundation is a non profit organization and one of the
largest substance abuse treatment centers in the nation. We are
currently seeking part time Behavioral Health Technician for our
Long term inpatient facility in Corpus Christi, TX.AVAILABLE
SHIFTS:Saturday/Sunday 7am-4pmSaturday/Sunday
11pm-8amSaturday/Sunday 3pm-12amPlease note, this position starts
at $11.00/hr. This part-time position comes with an annual bonus of
up to $1,500.00 depending on hours worked and good performance. We
also offer $1,000 of tuition reimbursement to all part-time staff
working at least 20hrs per week after 6 months of employment.Do you
have a desire to serve others and your community? Are you seeking
purposeful work with a mission-driven organization? If so, our
Behavioral Health Technician position may be right for you! The
Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for the protection,
safeguarding, and securing of assets, personnel and female clients
at the facility. Responsible for providing therapeutic assistance
and preventing male client elopement. Institute appropriate
security measures while escorting male clients inside and outside
the facility.JOB SUMMARY:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Assists in creating
and maintaining a therapeutic environment for male substance abuse
clients. Maintains adequate security for eating/sleeping problems,
suicidal/homicidal attempts or threats, elopements or attempts to
elope. Assists patients in good grooming and personal hygiene.
Monitor and maintain clients' daily schedule and activities.
Provides a client count as per facility policy.Accompanies clients
to medical clinics, meals, AA meetings in the community,
recreational activities, field trips and other outings to ensure
safety, provide therapeutic assistance, and help prevent elopement.
Institutes appropriate security measures escorting clients inside
and outside facility.Maintains locked doors as per facility policy,
making security checks to ensure that the integrity of security is
intact and the safety of clients is maintained. Refers problems
and/or deficiencies to proper authority.Performs housekeeping
duties such as assisting with washing dishes, laundry and other
housekeeping duties necessary to maintain a safe and sanitary
environment for clients. Supervises client chores consisting of
general cleaning of physical surroundings and furnishings in
patient care area. Maintains a neat and clean employee
area.Participates and assists clinical treatment team members with
groups in therapeutic activities. Maintains awareness of and
documents whereabouts of clients at all times, reporting problems
appropriately. Recognizes and intervenes in disturbed/aggressive
behavior as soon as sign of disruptive behavior are recognized.
Participates as an active member in treatment team meetings,
advising others of observations and recommendations.Observes
prescribed medications and document as needed to clients in morning
and evening. Count medications and document on individual med
sheets and charts as required.Collect drug screens when requested
by Program Manager I or Facility Director.Participates in
educational programs (either in-house or outside facility) to
increase knowledge base and job skills as assigned.Assists with
transfer and discharge procedures. Performs any related duties
assigned including disinfecting bed and lockers, inventory of
personal items and medications, and ensuring all property is
returned.Continuously monitor health, security and well-being of
clients by ensuring facility is secure and residents are in their
rooms at appropriate times.Perform head count nightly as per
licensing standards, complete reports of nightly rounds investigate
and complete related reports on all safety and security situations
and communicate emergency situations, including medical
emergencies, to the appropriate authorities and staff members.
Complete incident reports in compliance with regulation.Assist with
ensuring standards are met for all food service operations.Report
any vehicle maintenance requirements to the Program Manager and/or
Facility Director immediately, including tire pressure, gas, lamp
lights, etc. Record mileage for every outing.Work in conjunction
with all facility staff to facilitate a safe environment for client
recovery.In absence of a member of management, work as an effective
team member to handle client issues and communicate with
appropriate management as necessary.Maintain compliance with
federal and state regulatory standards as well as Cenikor policies,
procedures and client rules.Maintain strict confidentiality on all
client and foundation matters and refer questionable issues to your
supervisor.Perform additional duties as assigned and consistent
with the non-exempt functions as defined in this job
description.QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:Skills, Knowledge and
Abilities:Knowledge of security operations and safety
practices.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in
writing with staff and residents.Ability to understand and follow
standard operating procedures, to perform duties in a professional
manner, to write and investigate required reports; to make
independent and good judgment decisions within proper policy and
procedures.Ability to detect problems and report information to
appropriate personnel.Ability to work night shifts and flexible
hours.Ability to consistently uphold the Core Principles of
Cenikor's Culture:Demonstrate mission of service to our
clientsPositive, respectful communication with both staff and
clientsDemonstrate self-motivation and perseverance to achieve
goalsRole model appropriate, professional behaviors including
appropriate client boundariesWork effectively as part of a team,
helping to set up others for successEducation:High school diploma
or equivalent requiredExperience:2 years of direct care with
chemically dependent adolescents preferred2 years of working in an
intensive treatment setting (inpatient residential)
preferredTherapeutic Community experience preferredLicensure
Required:Valid Driver's License requiredIMPORTANT NOTES:DRUG FREE
WORKPLACEEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERkznU0A5UVo
Keywords: Cenikor Foundation, Corpus Christi , Behavioral Health Technician - Part Time - Corpus Christi, TX, Engineering , Corpus Christi, Texas
Click
here to apply!
|