Behavioral Health Specialist

2 months ago

Ocala, Florida, United States Stewart-Marchman-Act Behavioral Healthcare Full time
Job Summary

Stewart-Marchman-Act Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a skilled Behavioral Health Tech to join our team. As a Behavioral Health Tech, you will play a vital role in providing support and care to our clients. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Key Responsibilities
  • Monitor the behavior and activities of each client, reporting any concerns regarding their health, safety, or well-being to the appropriate authority.
  • Serve as a positive role model, utilizing approved behavior modification techniques to provide positive reinforcement and support to clients.
  • Conduct and participate in basic life skills activities, such as daily living skills, social skills, and emotional regulation.
  • Process admissions and discharges for voluntary and/or involuntary clients, orienting them to the facility and explaining rules, policies, and procedures.
  • Complete required program documentation and reports as needed, including daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
  • Document clients' activities, behavior patterns, changes in behavior patterns, and occurrences.
  • Ensure clients adhere to established schedules and routines.
  • Obtain required program information and inventory client valuables.
  • Collect urine specimens and complete paperwork and/or laboratory paperwork as required.
  • Conduct security/safety checks, monitor visitors/clients for contraband, conduct searches, remove dangerous items, and perform and/or assist with restraints.
  • Perform general office and public contact duties, such as answering telephones, using program radios, greeting visitors, communicating with the public, police, DCF, hospitals, etc.
  • Participate in meetings as required, conversing with staff on client progress or lack of progress.
  • Perform general cleaning responsibilities as needed.
  • Attend training/in-services as required.
  • Utilize approved de-escalation techniques when necessary.
  • Transport clients to other agencies, hospitals, homes, community activities, AA meetings, etc.
  • Ensure compliance with CARF, AHCA, DCF, DJJ, and/or DOC standards and security safeguards.
  • Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Six months of related human services experience preferred.
  • Preference will be given to those who are certified as Behavioral Health Technicians.
  • Additional education and/or experience may be required as per specific program guidelines.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Some knowledge of the human services field and the application of basic client care skills.
  • Ability to utilize behavior management techniques and serve as a role model.
  • Ability to handle verbally and/or physically abusive and aggressive clients and utilize aggression control techniques to ensure the safety and well-being of the client, other clients, and employees in the unit.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with suicidal, mentally, emotionally, and/or psychologically disturbed clients in person and over the telephone.
  • Ability to defuse potentially dangerous situations and remain calm in an emergency.
  • Ability to understand and implement The Mandt System in order to assist clients who are in crisis.
  • Ability to prepare and maintain written documentation.
Necessary Special Requirements
  • Possession of a valid Florida driver's license, acceptable driving record, and proof of personal automobile insurance if required to drive an SMA vehicle and/or use a personal vehicle for SMA business.
  • Complete State of Florida mandatory background screening prior to start of employment.
  • Complete SMA required training during the first six (6) months of employment and updated if required.

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