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Odyssey House Louisiana · 3 months ago

Behavioral Health Technician (Night Shift) - Briscoe

Lake Charles, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Odyssey House Louisiana is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for individuals in Louisiana, focusing on behavioral health and substance use treatment. They are seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Technician to supervise clients in treatment and ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.

Addiction TreatmentHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsPersonal HealthPharmaceuticalRehabilitation

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Ensure a safe environment for clients

Exercise therapeutic communication skills

Take steps to de-escalate distressed clients

Observe and document client behavior

Assist with therapeutic and recreational activities

Monitor clients' physical well-being

Provide input regarding client progress to the interdisciplinary team

Oversee the activities of the facility when there is no professional staff on duty

Assess situations related to relapse and to provide access to appropriate medical care when needed

Function as client advocate

Monitor residents to ensure their compliance with daily schedules and to ensure their safety at all times

Receive and pass verbal and written feedback to clinical, medical, and other Program staff as requested about client activity and behaviors

Monitor visits from children and family members and provide documentation as requested by clinical staff and BHT Supervisor

Monitor and observe clients taking medications as requested by nursing staff or the BHT Supervisor, complete all required documents in the clients charts as instructed, and inform BHT Supervisor and nursing staff of any problems or concerns

Complete all Incident Reports prior to the end of scheduled shift as required by Incident Policy and Procedure

Assist with the planning and organization of therapeutic client activities both on and off the program campus

Conduct urine screens as requested and complete all required documentation

Facilitate and supervise all client feedback meetings

Facilitate and monitor client phone calls

Facilitate and supervise any community or in-house 12 step meetings (must be present)

Complete client bed checks every 20 minutes or as requested by Program Manager and complete required documentation via emails during night runs

Complete facility security rounds and ensure all doors and gates are locked and secured when appropriate

Submit shift reports to BHT Supervisor throughout shift via email as requested

Contact BHT Supervisor in the event of a fire or evacuation of the treatment facility as required

Perform property searches on all new clients as requested and perform searches on clients returning to the program from outside activities (NO CAVITY SEARCH)

Assist with other program functions as requested by BHT Supervisor including but not limited to transportation and monitoring of the front desk

Assist with providing clients cigarettes as scheduled per shift requiring staff to be in a smoking area with all clients smoking at one time

Perform other duties as assigned