Behavioral Tech II - Shift 1 | Youth Recovery Care Center (1322)

Job Purpose:* The Behavioral Tech II position is integral to the efficient functioning of the assigned unit(s). They will, by virtue of their role, have primary consumer contact and, in that role, will have influence on consumer treatment and progress. As such, Behavioral Tech II are professional staff members with responsibility for supervision and assistance in daily living skills, ensuring safety and well-being of consumers, as well as maintenance of a clean, secure therapeutic environment in cooperation with a variety of disciplines.Key Responsibilities:Help with the admission of consumers, including taking vital signs, , body check, checking for hazardous objects, listing valuables and personal possessions, and orienting the consumer to the unit.Assist in individual needs assessment, treatment plan formulation and implementation, if necessary, for your unitContribute to treatment team meetings and provide information relative to child's adjustment, if necessary, for your unitLearn and apply the principles of substance abuse care and recovery.Observe all consumers closely, always, never leaving consumers unattended.Report and documents all pertinent observations, changes in physical signs or symptoms, changes in emotional behavior and consumer's eating habits.Observe and report consumer's reactions to visitors or telephone calls.Encourage consumers to participate in the academic, therapeutic and recreation components of the unit.