BHT conducting Urine Screens and BACS

Job Description MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: ● High School Diploma or equivalent ● CPR Certification ● Be knowledgeable of and adhere to all pertinent federal, state, and local laws, standards of the Ohio Department of Mental Health, and appropriate professional ethical standards ● The position requires the ability to respond appropriately to crisis or emergency situations, including at least basic training crisis intervention ● Complies with agency policies and procedures, COA regulations, federal and state requirements, and educational/certification/registry requirements ● Skills in crisis intervention and emergency services ● The ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing ● De-escalation skills ● The ability to establish and maintain clinically effective relationships with clients ● Ability to meet agency requirements for criminal background check ● Ability to function as part of an organization by working with others and by adhering to established policies and procedures ● Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ● Observing Patients, closely monitoring patients, observing their behaviors and recording any new symptoms or signs of distress. ● Monitor vital signs, monitor and record vital signs ● Assisting with daily activities, daily tasks, such as eating, and taking medications. ● Help clients participate in group counseling or group meetings ● Provide emotional support to clients and reassure relatives ● Alert medical professionals in case of emergencies ● Assist medical providers to carry out treatment plans ● Create supportive environments to clients ● Maintains strict confidentiality and protects clients privacy. ● Maintains appropriate documentation, including internal personnel records, operating reports and specific duties and analyses. ● Responsible for being a role model to persons with substance/mental health use disorders. ● Maintain/ complete and able to facilitate recovery related groups, teaching relaxation strategies, facilitating supportive interventions. ● Provides mentor persons with a substance use disorder and others in the recovery process.