Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Notional

Description

• Assist clients with daily activities, communication, and adherence to their treatment programs. Responds to a variety of inquiries of varying complexity by using knowledge and an understanding of established policies, procedures, and practices for safeguarding information (HIPAA, PHI, PII), including maintaining confidentiality of all company proprietary information.
• Provide hands-on care and support to patients exhibiting behavioral or emotional challenges.
• Implement behavioral interventions and treatment plans developed by therapists and other treatment team members.
• Work is performed in a secure detention facility.
• Continuously observe and document patient behavior, alerting supervisors to any changes or issues.
• Performs duties in a safe manner and follows the corporate safety policy.
• Maintains professionalism, ethical standards, discretion, candor, privacy and confidentiality of all company proprietary information, meetings, communication, and documents, including implementation of policies and procedures consistent with those of the organization.
• Proactively multi-tasks on a variety of assignments; provides thorough work while maintaining a sense of urgency based on program needs.

Requirements

• Proficiency with computers and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required.
• Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized, and have excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Experience preferably in correctional, detention, military, or government-contracted healthcare environments.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or other relevant languages) preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and healthcare management systems (EHR, scheduling, inventory).
• Thoroughly exercise skill in initiative, judgment, problem-solving and decision-making daily.
• Ability to obtain and maintain necessary clearances and credentials required for access to detention facilities.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT) certification.
• Visual acuity required to complete paperwork and computer work.
• Has undergone a federal investigation at the level of Tier 2 or higher; has been granted favorable suitability/eligibility and has not had a break in service for more than 24 months.
• DHS or ICE detention center experience.
• Must be a US citizen or permanent resident, Resided in the US for 3 years in the past 5 years.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs.
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities.
• Associate’s degree in a health care related field.
• Knowledge of federal and state healthcare regulations, detention facility healthcare standards, and government contracting compliance.
• Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and high paced environment without physical limitations.

Benefits

• Exposure to emotionally challenging situations.
• Position contingent upon successful contract award.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance