Overview
A BHT's primary goal is to ensure that an individual reaches her optimum level of wellness and functionality within his/her environment. BHT assess the needs of the individual and family and coordinate care services. This can include counseling, nutrition, rehabilitation, transportation and educational services. BHT can also work to ensure that care is provided in the most comprehensive and cost-effective manner for the individual and his insurance providers. BHTs then monitor the continuity of care and serve as an advocate for the individual using a range of tools including Q15 minute checks, patient assessments and adhering to direction given by clinical/medical staff.
Job Functions
- Monitor client’s progress through treatment
- Begin working with client upon admission and maintain support through discharge
- Provide support for client through primary therapist direction and treatment planning
- Determine any needs the client may be having while in treatment and report any pertinent clinical information to treatment team.
- Participate in treatment team meetings to best assure continuity of care between clinical staff and the needs of the client.
- Assist client with any specialized needs they may have while in treatment i.e. paying bill, family coordination, schooling, finding sober livings and IOP programs, and any other direction given from primary therapist.
- Participate in weekly clinical team meeting to gain insight and oversight from clinical director.
- Complete treatment plans, biopsychosocial assessments and pre-certs under the supervision of a licensed counselor.
Requirements
- Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record
- Must hold at minimum a high school diploma
- Minimum 2 years of behavioral health and or case management experience required
- Must hold a minimum of 18 hours of behavioral health related education
- Knowledge of Windows, basic email, Microsoft Word, timekeeping software, and basic computer navigational skills.
- Ability to write professional correspondence and reports free from grammatical and spelling mistakes.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret emails, letters, policies, procedures, etc.
- Self-motivated and self-directed
- Professional and/or personal experience with substance abuse treatment highly preferred
- Active CPR and First Aid certification required.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must have reasonable ability to do the following:
· Stand, walk and sit during assigned shifts hours.
· Have the ability to manually handle patient belongings with gloved hands.
· Be able to manually assess a patient as part of a physical exam.
· Reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
· Speak and have access to the special senses within normal limits (hear, taste, smell, etc.) as it applies to patient care.
· Must be capable of lifting up to 20 pounds.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Addiction Medicine
- Psychiatry
Patient demographics:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- BHT: 1 year (Required)
- Detox Facility: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Sun City West, AZ 85375: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person