AMERICAN BEHA VIORAL HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC. (ABHS) DEPARTMENT – CLIENT SERVICES JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Job Type: Full Time/Hourly Reporting to: Supervisor Job Summary: The Behavioral Health Technician will be respons ible for providing support to clients with co- occurring disorders in a treatment facility. A successful BHT will have excellent communication skills, be reliable, and demonstr ate critical thinking skills. Responsibilities: Monitor clients for chan ges in behavior and report to supervisor. Implement social and coping sk ills activities for clients. Maintain order and safety in the treatment facility. Provide building security. Respond to client needs and concerns. Accurately convey client behavi or and status, intervention use, client response and client progress both verbally and in writing to clients, families, and members of the treatment team. Observe client’s self-administration of medicat ions at their worksta tion as per facility policies and procedures. Perform roll calls and hourly headcounts of clients. Keep accurate and legible written log of ev ents that take place during the shift. Enforce rules and regulations related to client activities and behavior. Provide support and assistan ce to clients as needed. Complete Progress Notes, Rule Violation, Incident Reports, and other paperwork as needed. Participate in staff meetings a nd training sessions as required. Maintain accurate STAT count on all clients in residence. Ensure the accuracy of the Medica tion Administration Record (MAR). Check all packages being brought into the building by anyone. Check in medication upon delivery and place it on the MAR and inside the medication cart. Ensure compliance with contractual obligati ons, facility policies, and State statutes. Qualifications: High school graduate or equivalent and 2 years of releva nt experience in social work, nursing home, behavioral health, or hospital or an associate or bachelor’s degree in psychology, social wor k, or related field. Excellent communication and critical thinking skills. Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit, stand, and walk. Must be able to lift to 25 pounds. Ability to use hands to fingers. Work Environment: Moderate noise (business office with computers, printers, light traffic) The work environment is a healthcare facility that may include exposure to infectious materials, hazardous substances, and odors. This job description is not intended to be all- inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.