Behavior Health Tech

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, redirecting clients/patients; health monitoring (vital signs), intervening/responding to crisis and communicating with the established treatment team; facilitating group education/structured activities; and/or transporting clients/patients as needed. Behavioral Health Technicians are responsible for possessing a basic understanding of client/patient treatment plans, monitoring and documenting client/patient behavior, and providing a safe, therapeutic, and supportive environment for clients/patients.

For Residential Facility and Withdrawal Management:
Admit, supervise, monitor, transfer, and discharge clients/patients. Ensure monitoring of vital signs and signs and symptoms of withdrawal, and possess knowledge to determine the need for escalation to medical intervention when critical symptoms present. Obtain and record vital signs and relevant medical symptoms per policy and/or as indicated by medical personnel when applicable. Oversee medication administration per policy and procedure and as permitted by appropriate training certifications/permissions.

Adhere to all medication policies and work with trained nursing staff to ensure all medication policies are followed, whether self‑administered by client/patient or staff‑administered when appropriate training permits. Maintain accurate records of client medications and document the self‑administration of medications by clients or staff administration of medications. Monitor client self‑administration of over‑the‑counter (OTC) medications, as well as the inventory and storage of OTC medications.

Properly document client’s reported blood glucose level as indicated and maintain agency approved equipment per manufacturer’s guidelines. Report medication errors and/or medication discrepancies per agency policy and procedures. Follow Medication Storage and Destruction Policy & Procedure. Screen and monitor clients/patients for signs and symptoms of withdrawal to ensure that safety and recovery needs are being met (when applicable). Facilitate client/patient supervision checks per policy and/or procedure or when indicated by a safety/precautions plan.

For Illinois Only:
Serve in on‑call for shift coverage.

For Residential Care Facility (RCF):
Assist clients/patients with personal care (e.g., grooming, bathing, dressing, etc.) when needed. Admit, supervise, monitor, transfer, and discharge clients/patients. Ensure monitoring of vital signs and possess knowledge to determine the need for escalation to medical intervention when critical symptoms present. Obtain and record vital signs and relevant medical symptoms per policy and/or as indicated by medical personnel when applicable. Oversee medication administration per policy and procedure and as permitted by appropriate training certifications/permissions.

Adhere to all medication policies and work with trained nursing staff to ensure all medication policies are followed, whether self‑administered by client/patient or staff‑administered when appropriate training permits. Maintain accurate records of client medications and document the self‑administration of medications by clients or staff administration of medications. Monitor client self‑administration of over‑the‑counter (OTC) medications, as well as the inventory and storage of OTC medications.

Properly document client’s reported blood glucose level as indicated and maintain agency approved equipment per manufacturer’s guidelines. Report medication errors and/or medication discrepancies per agency policy and procedures. Follow Medication Storage and Destruction Policy & Procedure.

Note:

Any self‑administration of medication has to be with physician orders (whether OTC or prescribed medications). Facilitate client/patient supervision checks per policy and/or procedure or when indicated by a safety/precautions plan.

For all locations:
Encourage clients/patients to adhere to program…