Behavioral Health Technician

Overview Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 Hourly Position Type:
Full Time Education Level:
High School

Travel Percentage :
None Category:
Entry Level Description

Person in this position will provide direct supervision of clients ensuring safety of all residents, model appropriate behavior, and compliance to program rules. Daily routine care and supervision will fall mainly to the Behavioral Health Technician. Essential Job Functions include those listed below. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Assist with chores including mealtime preparation and facilitate house meetings.
• Transport to community appointments such as medical, dental, school, as needed.
• Complete support documentation and daily notes for assigned clients.
• May be required to witness/monitor clients taking medication.
• Utilize crisis intervention techniques to assist with de-escalation of situations ensuring safety for all.
• Work under the supervision of Program Coordinator.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of West Care Foundation.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

• Current Florida Driver License
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• During your tenure with West Care there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that West Care may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Indoor and outdoor setting.
• Potential for high noise level at times
• Regular attendance is required.
• Working overtime may be required and essential to perform job duties at times.
• The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, BUT exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be readily available to every employee engaged in Category II tasks.

West Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at West Care is contingent upon
successful completion of a pre-employment drug test,
pre-employment physical and criminal background check