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Horizon Recovery · 3 months ago

Mental Health Technician

Peoria, Arizona, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20/hr - $20/hr

0+ years exp

Horizon Recovery is dedicated to providing world-class adolescent behavioral healthcare aimed at transforming the lives of adolescents and their families. The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) will provide direct support to clients, monitor their activities, and document their progress while collaborating with the clinical team to ensure quality care.

Addiction TreatmentHealth CareMental Health

Responsibilities

Provide supervision and support (emotional and physical) to clients at the treatment center(s)

Provide detailed documentation related to client behavior and actions

Conduct random urinalysis drug testing as outlined in Horizon Recovery's policies and procedures

Assist with self-administration of medication for the clients

Report on and monitor clients' behavior

Offer clients guidance about recovery using practical recovery models

Collect and maintain accurate records of client activities, behavior, and information pertinent to each client's progress in treatment, while adhering to HIPAA regulations

Collaborate with families, educators, and other professionals to ensure a cohesive approach to each client's care

Report any unusual behavior, suspicious activity or any significant event to the House Supervisor

Assist in crisis management situations by employing de-escalation techniques and ensuring the safety of all individuals involved

Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere strictly to confidentiality requirements

Adhere to established standards of hygiene and universal infection control procedures in handling all food, samples and supplies

Maintain cleanliness of the facility according to infection prevention and control procedures

Drive clients to school and outpatient treatment sessions as needed, using company vehicles

Comply with all Horizon Recovery policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Behavioral health experienceCrisis managementHIPAA knowledgeCommunication skillsDocumentation skillsCompassionTeam collaborationProblem-solvingTime management

Required

High school diploma or GED

Minimum 6 months prior work experience in behavioral health

Candidates should have at least 6 months of experience working with adolescents or be willing to complete our provided adolescent training courses

Understanding of HIPAA regulations to ensure confidentiality and privacy of client information

Understanding of and adherence to Behavioral Health Best Practices

Knowledge of relevant recovery-related literature and principles

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective collaboration with families and team members

Ability to manage crisis situations calmly and effectively

Valid driver's license with an acceptable MVR score

21 years of age or older

Successfully pass a criminal background check

Possess, or have the ability to obtain, a Level One Fingerprint Card

Ability to set priorities, maintain accurate medical records on each client in accordance with the master treatment plan goals and Horizon Recovery's policy and procedures

Ability to accurately navigate electronic medical records to produce detailed, timely and accurate documentation

Ability to provide specific documentation and reports to clinical staff when required

Employee must be prepared to work at any location as required by the company needs