Harmony Recovery Center - Harmony Health Group recently underwent a significant organization-wide restructuring and has new leadership with a renewed focus on employee satisfaction and client care. We invite you to come see the changes for yourself! We are currently seeking candidates for a full-time Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join the team in Charlotte, NC! In this role, you will be working with adults undergoing treatment for mental health and/or substance abuse. Position: Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) (multiple openings)Location: Charlotte, NCSchedule: full time - 2nd shiftResponsibilities:
- Assist with the supervision of patients' in their daily activities.
- Ensure that the patients follow the clinical schedule, and communicate any issues to the treatment team.
- Transport clients as needed (Must have valid Driver's license) If it is part of your duties and you are eligible to drive you must:
- Obey the rules of the department of motor vehicles, department of transportation, and all safety regulations put forth by the State.
- Conduct vehicle and client safety checklists before transporting clients or utilizing the vehicle.
- Make continuous rounds of the facility, rooms, and grounds, to ensure overall safety.
- Seeks out contraband, and reports any suspicions or findings immediately to their supervisor.
- Proactive in ensuring that the rules of the facility and the rights of the patient are being upheld.
- Communicate and/or resolves issues with housekeeping duties, and upkeep of buildings and grounds.
- Assist with readying rooms and common areas for client admission and discharges.
- Fosters a supportive environment for clients that follows ethical treatment.
- Seeks corrective criticism and has the ability to evaluate suggestions objectively.
- Reports to work per their assigned schedule & maintains acceptable overall attendance.
- Promotes a favorable/positive work atmosphere that is based on a team mentality.
- Completes all required trainings, and attends in-services and educational training as necessary and as assigned.
- Maintains flexibility and adaptability to expected and unexpected changes in the work environment.
- Reports (personal/within the facility) suspected illnesses of contagious diseases to Facility Director.
- Maintains safety of the physical environment.
- Communicates all grievances, incidents, reports suspected Abuse, Neglect, Trauma, or Exploitation, safety issues or breaches to Supervisor.
- Independently solve problems and follow through.
- Functions independently in an treatment program environment.
- Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Required to maintain certification up to date CPR, Verbal De-Escalation, HIPAA, HIV/AIDS, Incident Reporting, Infection Control, Overdose Prevention, and Self-Administration of Medications (when applicable),
- Completes CLIA waived training and follows the guidelines and steps for conducting and collecting samples for tests such as the Urine Drug Screening, a Breathalyzer, a Glucometer, and Pregnancy tests when applicable.
- Ability to work as a team member and have communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under stressful conditions and be flexible in relation to department needs
- Knowledge of TJC standards within the Department
- Demonstrates Proficiency in Verbal and written Communication Skills
- Knowledge of State and Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality Laws
- Ability to understand and abide by the Drug Free Workplace Policies
- Ability to complete the Harassment and Discrimination training
- Knowledge of Corporate Integrity and Compliance Program
- Knowledge of current technology
- Knowledge of Substance Use Disorder. Can score above a 70% on the SUD Training
- Familiar with community resources, or who in the facility to contact for community resources.