Behavioral Health Technician
Affinity Behavioral Care Goodyear, AZ
- Expired: over a month ago. Applications are no longer accepted.
Job Description
TITLE OF POSITION: BHT/Residential Support Provider - All Group Homes are located in Goodyear, AZ.
Full Time positions available; Monday - Friday 7am - 3pm and 3pm - 11pm
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with the admission and discharge process of residents
- 24/7 adult care for Seriously Mental Ill clients and substance abuse group homes.
- Assists residents in the self-administration of their medications and documenting accurately on the residents' MARs
- Responsible for conducting daily supportive groups, including AA/NA
- Responsible for implementing the daily activity and house programming schedules
- Transport residents to scheduled program activities/events, outings, medical/dental appointments, local agencies associated with their treatment plan, and when applicable unscheduled activities that arise
- Responsible to participate and provide oversight in all transportation venues outside of the home
- Responsible for the safety of the residents and house
- Responsible for documenting daily progress notes on all residents assigned
- Responsible for ensuring the residents follow their individual daily schedule
- Assisting, teaching and mentoring residents on how to prepare meals/cook
- Assisting residents in exercise/wellness activities (i.e. walks in the neighborhood)
- Assisting residents with daily living skills & ADLs, when applicable
- EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:
§ High School Diploma or GED Certificate with 1 year minimum behavioral health experience
§ At least 21 years of age
§ Ability to write sound clinical documentation that meets State, Stakeholder and company requirements.
§ Required to have excellent communication skills
PHYSICAL & MENTAL ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
§ Be able to lift at least 25 pounds
§ Be able to drive the company vehicles
§ Be able to complete required trainings and meetings as scheduled
§ Be able to physically perform the primary responsibilities within the defined working conditions
§ Be able to respond to emergencies as directed
OTHER CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES NOT INCLUDED ABOVE:
§ Current CPR Training Certification
§ Current 1st Aid Training Certification
§ Current AZ Valid Driver’s License
§ Current Fingerprint Clearance Card - Level 1
§ Current Pre-employment Physical Exam
§ Background check
§ Current TB test or XRAY exam
WORKING CONDITIONS & EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS:
§ Able to use computer, fax machine, scanner, printer, and telephone
§ Able to create and edit daily Progress Notes and MARS as instructed without error
§ Able to drive a facility vehicle
§ Able to use standard kitchen and laundry equipment
§ Able to remain standing on feet for long periods of time
§ Able to type and compose assigned documents
§ Requires going in and out of the facility several times a day
§ Assist in grocery shopping and putting individual residents' food in their specific containers
§ Physically, mentally, and actively participate with the residents in indoor/outdoor activities such as gardening, seasonal outdoor activities, taking walks, community activities, events etc.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
COVID-19 considerations:
PPE worn and provided in the workplace at all times. Daily COVID screening and temperature readings of all staff and residents. Limited outings and limited visitors
Affinity Behavioral Care
We are a 24/7 Adult Group Home, which serve the serious mentally ill and substance use population. We have 5 Residential locations in the Goodyear, AZ area.
