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Acuity International · 2 months ago

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Notional

Newport, OR

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Acuity International is a global organization that offers a range of services to empower clients. They are seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to provide direct care and support to patients with behavioral and emotional disorders, implementing treatment plans and assisting clients with daily activities.

Information Services

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on care and support to patients exhibiting behavioral or emotional challenges

Continuously observe and document patient behavior, alerting supervisors to any changes or issues

Implement behavioral interventions and treatment plans developed by therapists and other treatment team members

Assist clients with daily activities, communication, and adherence to their treatment programs. Responds to a variety of inquiries of varying complexity by using knowledge and an understanding of established policies, procedures, and practices for safeguarding information (HIPAA, PHI, PII), including maintaining confidentiality of all company proprietary information

Proactively multi-tasks on a variety of assignments; provides thorough work while maintaining a sense of urgency based on program needs

Maintains professionalism, ethical standards, discretion, candor, privacy and confidentiality of all company proprietary information, meetings, communication, and documents, including implementation of policies and procedures consistent with those of the organization

Thoroughly exercise skill in initiative, judgment, problem-solving and decision-making daily

Performs duties in a safe manner and follows the corporate safety policy

Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with contract requirements

Qualification

Certified Behavioral Health TechnicianHealthcare management systemsMicrosoft Office SuiteBehavioral interventionsBilingualCommunication skillsDetail-orientedOrganizational skillsProblem-solving

Required

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT) certification

Proficiency with computers and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required

Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and high paced environment without physical limitations

Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and healthcare management systems (EHR, scheduling, inventory)

Ability to obtain and maintain necessary clearances and credentials required for access to detention facilities

Must be a US citizen or permanent resident, Resided in the US for 3 years in the past 5 years

Must be at least 21 years of age

Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized, and have excellent verbal and communication skills

Preferred

Bilingual (English/Spanish or other relevant languages) preferred

Associate's degree in a health care related field

Experience preferably in correctional, detention, military, or government-contracted healthcare environments

Knowledge of federal and state healthcare regulations, detention facility healthcare standards, and government contracting compliance

Has undergone a federal investigation at the level of Tier 2 or higher; has been granted favorable suitability/eligibility and has not had a break in service for more than 24 months

DHS or ICE detention center experience