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Pyramid Healthcare · 23 hours ago

Behavioral Health Technician Full Time

Quakertown, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$15/hr - $15/hr

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. The Behavioral Health Technician plays an essential role in the delivery of residential and outpatient treatment services, primarily responsible for interacting with and supervising clients in treatment while assisting clinical and administrative teams to address client needs.

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Responsibilities

Assist with the intake process for new clients into the program

Communicate with staff either verbally or in written communication logs, and be responsible for detailed client logs

Listen to clients concerning all areas of treatment and maintain a safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for clients, including crisis intervention

Coordinate activities including lectures, recreation, and meetings

Conduct mandatory bed checks as required per department and complete bed-check sheets for shift reporting

Attend shift changes, team meetings, and company meetings

Ensure the client schedule is being followed daily

Assist with interventions with clients

Follow the objectives of treatment plans

Monitor the medication line

Transport clients to meetings and recreation

Conduct searches of clients when they return to the facility

Monitor treatment for necessary hygiene and medical needs

Uphold therapeutic boundaries and the staff code of ethics

Evaluate the behavioral and emotional needs of clients and provide input

Distribute client snacks as needed

Train new staff on the unit, program, and milieu

Help with the upkeep of the facility

Assist clients with obtaining a sponsor

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

DrugAlcohol experienceMental Health experienceFacilitating process groupsFamily sessions experienceHigh school diplomaCrisis interventionCommunication skillsTeam collaboration