[Hiring] Behavioral Health Technician @SENECA HEALTH SERVICES INC

Role Description

BHTs are responsible for providing consistent support and coordination of care to behavioral health clients. Key responsibilities include:

• Transport clients to appointments or visits, as needed.
• Provide coordination of client care by reminding clients of upcoming appointments; confirm attendance and address potential barriers, such as transportation or scheduling conflicts, before the appointment.
• Provide linkage with external agencies.
• Notify team members of a client’s missed appointments and collaborate on next steps.
• Implement curriculum and training programs for critical skill areas identified as essential for clients to maintain placement in the community and prevent hospitalization.
• Provide structured skill maintenance/enhancement activities and behavioral programming designed to maintain or improve client’s adaptive functioning.
• Create a supportive and interactive learning environment where participants can maintain or improve skills based on their specific needs and future.
• Provide training and ongoing support to help clients learn job skills and adapt to the workplace.
• Transport and accompany clients to the workplace.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, employers, and others to enhance program outcomes.
• Represent Seneca in a positive manner including maintaining a positive attitude and performing duties in accordance with Seneca’s Code of Conduct and Ethical Practices.
• Assure quality service for clients by becoming knowledgeable of and adhering to rules, regulations, and legal requirements and by documenting services provided in accordance with established standards.
• Secure information by adhering to HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations and Seneca privacy policies and keeping client information confidential.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Experience working with individuals diagnosed with behavioral health and/or substance use disorder preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle required.
• Must pass a Criminal Background Check and Employment Fitness Determination through WVCARES and a drug screen.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic computer skills required.

Requirements

• Minimum Physical Requirements:
• Frequently required to sit; use of arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard; talk and hear.
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; push or pull; bend or crouch; and drive a motor vehicle.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and distance vision.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and innovative compensation and benefits package.
• Flexible schedules.
• Remote work options (when possible).
• Retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• Lifestyle spending account.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance and loan repayment.