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Job Description BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB The Behavioral Health Technician serves a vital role in day-to-day operations. The BHT is the primary provider, in supervising and attending to the safety and daily needs of the clients, while maintaining a therapeutic environment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Participates in the client's daily planning routine Supervisors, coaches, and mentors the client during meals, dressing and personal hygiene, monitors cleaning of room, chores, and life tactical skills Provides structure, discipline, and security in meeting the needs of the clients Serves as an adult role model and a source of feedback to the clients Supervises and monitors clients at all times Provides positive interaction with the clients and demonstrates appropriate de-escalation techniques Demonstrates effective communication skills with clients and co-workers Demonstrates professional ethics, boundaries, and confidentiality with the clients Demonstrate respect and care of the clients and the ability to be open-minded and nonjudgmental with clients Maintains awareness of diversity and youth culture Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills/ability to work as a team Serves as a role model and source of feedback to the clients Supervises and keeps clients within sight and sound requirements at all times. During sleeping hours, checking clients every 10 minutes Intervenes in crisis situations using the approved Mandt system Reports to work at scheduled times and remains on duty until replacement is on shift Documents significant client behaviors and significant contact with client Assists in the overall cleanliness of the campus: Perform assigned cleaning or maintenance duties; monitors client's rooms and chores on a daily basis; maintains cleanliness of staff offices Administers prescribed medication, documents, and observes its effects. Must have appropriate training and certification if required to administer medications Supervises clients during chapel services and serves as an adult role model On-call duties required as needed Reports critical incidents to DFPS verbally within 12 hours, written within 24 hours Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adhere to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), rules, personnel policies, and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state, and local rules, statutes, regulations, and all contractual terms Ensures clients' rights are protected Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Other duties as assigned Will participate in a minimum of 40 hours in-service education per year Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma or equivalent First Aid/CPR Must be 21 years of age Must pass a drug screen and TB Skin Test FBI Fingerprint Check Submit to a Criminal History and DFPS History Check Pass a Centralized Background Check through the Texas Health and Human Services Eligibility and any background checks deemed to be necessary Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation Lifting requirements of 50 lbs. REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Mandated Reporter Flexible to changing situations, staff, and clients Sensitive to the needs of youth and their families Basic understanding of childhood development, treatment, and defense mechanisms Understands child therapeutic techniques and how this impacts the client Independent discretion/decision making within the scope and responsibility of the position Handles multiple priorities Manages emotions and can make decisions under pressure Manages stress appropriately Works alone effectively Works effectively in close proximity to others and/or in a distracting environment Works effectively with others /teamwork Understands and practices Universal Precautions