Job Description

Description

Behavioral Health Technicians are those staff responsible for the active supervision of the youth residing on our campus for treatment. Staff should embody a positive and compassionate attitude, demonstrate effective communication skills, and have a desire to work with youth who exhibit behavioral and/or emotional issues.

Performance Standards:

• Implement the decisions of your immediate supervisor or managers within your chain of command.
• Provide a positive role model for the clients at all times through appearance, attitude, and behavior.
• Attend all in-services, General Staff Meetings, and meetings called by their supervisor.
• Work harmoniously and effectively with co-workers.
• Accomplish objectives and consistently produce satisfactory work.
• Is faithful in reporting to work, staying on the job, and helping to meet institutional emergencies.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Comply with department guidelines, the Organization and Personnel Guidelines, and all expectations set by Gibault's administration.
• Provide programming for clients in your area of responsibility.
• Transporting the clients to various locations for appointments, meetings, outings, etc..
• Provide leadership, direction, encouragement, and coaching to the clients throughout campus and in particular to those in their assigned living unit.
• Develop a proactive approach to supervision designed to minimize client behavioral problems and prevent crisis situations.
• Enforce organizational and group living policies, procedures, and rules through the use of various treatment tools in accordance with the client disciplinary action policy.
• Plan and facilitate recreation, leisure activities, and special events within their assigned living unit.
• Communicate treatment and pertinent administrative issues to Clinical Services Therapists, Supervisors, and Administration.
• Supervise the daily cleaning and organization of the assigned living unit to maintain compliance with applicable regulatory standards.
• Serve as a member of the Unit Treatment Team within the assigned living unit.
• Successful completion of Cornell University's Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completed High School diploma or GED certificate.
• Possession of a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.
• Submit to and pass all required background checks.

Job Tags

Immediate start

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