Behavioral Health Technician​/Shuttle Driver

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* Job Title:

** Behavioral Health Technician - Shuttle Driver  
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* Location:

** Branson, Missouri  
** Department:
** Recovery Services  
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* Employment Type:

** Full-time
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* Job Summary:

** The Behavioral Health Technician I position is responsible for providing direct and supportive care to clients/patients.  Duties generally include, but are not limited to, providing general oversight of day-to-day activities and at times, redirect of clients/patients; health monitoring (vital signs), intervene/respond to crisis and communicate with established treatment team, facilitate group education/structured activities, and/or transport clients/patients as needed. Behavioral Health Technicians are responsible for possessing a basic understanding of client/patient treatment plan, monitoring and documenting client/patient behavior and providing safe, therapeutic, and /supportive environment for clients/patients.
** The BHT - Shuttle Driver position offers...**
* ** All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package** - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more
* ** Telemedicine** – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits
* ** Employee Assistance Program** – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
* ** Paid Time Off** - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
* ** Workplace Culture * *** - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Admit, supervise, monitor, transfer, and discharge clients/patients.
* Encourage clients/patients to adhere to program expectations and rules in a trauma informed manner and communicate concerning behaviors to the treatment team and supervisor as soon as possible.  The supervisor and/or treatment team will assist with developing/implementing therapeutic interventions.
* Participate as an active member of the treatment team by helping to identify client’s strengths, needs, abilities and preferences.
* Document and/or report at shift change and/or in client/patient record any exceptional behavior and/or areas of concerns related to client’s behaviors/interactions.
* Assist in admission/orientation process with regard to client rights and rules under the supervision of the assigned supervisor. This may include obtaining vital signs, safety search of client/patient and/or belongings and collecting any urine/lab specimens for testing.
* Facilitate urine collection, testing, lab send-offs, and document in the client record following policy and procedures.
* Operate telephone system, record incoming messages accurately, place telephone calls as necessary or directed practicing good customer service skills and respond to crisis calls as necessary communicating with supervisor and/or treatment team in a timely manner.
* Assist, educate, and redirect clients/patients in performing daily activities as needed.
* Monitor client activities and document client activities occurring on shifts that are relevant to client’s/patient’s progress or behavior, including bed check documentation during overnight shifts.
* Ensure all clients/patients are accounted and present in scheduled activities.
* Foster adaptive behavior in clients by encouraging positive social interaction and role-modeling a solution focused approached to issues of concern.
* Ensure precaution protocols are adhered to, and appropriate documentation occurs.
* Assist in monitoring general health conditions of clients/patients facilitating communications with the supervisor or treatment team in a timely manner.
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