Plum Creek Recovery Ranch
Recovery Support Staff (RSS) 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am
Plum Creek Recovery Ranch, Lockhart, Texas, United States, 78644
Behavioral Health Technician - RSS 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am
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The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Recovery Support Specialist observes and assists assigned clients recovering from alcohol or substance abuse and helps with daily living activities, therapeutic activities, and socialization. BHTs are responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment in a unit and to ensure safety of clients and staff. BHTs attend and participate in group therapy, in‑service education, and staff meetings. Carry out general nursing assistance necessary to treatment of adult clients as assigned.
Essential Duties:
Conduct Q30s and 1:1 in accordance with hospital standards. Ask for assistance when other tasks take priority. Ensure there are no gaps in observations
Participate in treatment engagement by helping identify patients' problems, needs, and strengths; suggesting modifications to the treatment plan based on observations of patients' behavior
Co‑facilitate didactic, educational, and community groups within the context of the treatment program encouraging and facilitating patients' participation in therapeutic activities
Communicate information regarding patients' behavior to other members of treatment team
Take direction from RN or LVN. Float to any unit as needed. Do not push back
Maintain boundaries with patients and employees
Observe patients for change in behavior. Work on de‑escalation prior to a code. Notify RN to evaluate and assess changes in patient behavior
Respond to all codes (If you are making rounds or on a 1:1 ensure someone has signed the Q30s before departing. If you are the only one available for observations, continue to make your observations)
Know the daily schedule and keep patients on track for all events
Speak to patients respectfully, recognize that how you speak may escalate to a code
Use appropriate phone etiquette for quality calls and address all customer questions and concerns
Provide input during shift report
Supervise patients to ensure their safety and their involvement in treatment and during transport
Orient new patients to the program and milieu
Carry out general nursing assistance as assigned and supervised by nurse in charge
Maintain a safe and therapeutic physical environment for patients
Carry out clerical/administrative assignment to support patient
Participate in activities which enhance professional growth and development
Uphold the Organization's ethics and customer service standards
Requirements Education and/or Licensure: High school diploma/GED required. Current valid driver's license.
Experience: Prior experience in mental health and/or recovery support in an inpatient setting, preferred.
Additional Requirements: Must obtain and maintain approved CPR and CPI certification.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Can work independently while being a team player
Possess the skills to network with all resources to provide the best customer service with clients or family members seeking help
The ability to ensure a safe and clean working environment complying with OSHA, Plum Creek Recovery Ranch, and the BHT Scope of Practice
Excellent customer service skills to handle continuous customer contact with the public, including citizens who may be ill or injured, upset, and/or distraught, requiring the utmost patience, tact, and discretion
Ability to exercise sound judgment and good problem‑solving skills in pressure situations
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with co‑workers and the public
Good vision to read documents and view information output from medical equipment
Must have basic PC skills that include a combination of working in a Windows Operating System and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality; able to maintain confidentiality under HIPAA standards
Must have the ability to exercise a high degree of diplomacy and tact; excellent customer services and interpersonal communication skills; Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work with diverse people groups
Well‑developed verbal and written communication skills in English; Additional language abilities desirable. Ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision
Ability to apply time management practices to prioritize, schedule and complete work effectively to comply with mandated policies and deadlines
Maintains a cooperative and positive attitude and approach with patients, family members, staff and visitors
Ability to successfully manage conflict, negotiating "win‑win" solutions
Must be able to multi‑task, prioritize with strong time management skills
Exceptional follow through on tasks and assignments
Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and be able to perceive the attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, and/or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips
Ability to express and exchange ideas via spoken word during activities in which they must convey detail or important spoken instructions to others accurately, sometimes quickly and loudly
Hearing to perceive the nature of sound with no less than 40 db loss @ Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without correction; ability to perceive detailed information orally and make fine discriminations in sound
Perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers. Individual must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and to be able to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
Work requires a minimum standard of visual acuity with or without correction that will enable people in the role to complete administrative and clerical tasks, as well as inspect and analyze
Must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation, and foot traffic; ability to handle interruptions often and be able to move from one task to another
While worker may possibly be subjected to temperature changes, the worker is generally not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions as the work is predominantly inside
Benefits
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401K Retirement Plan
Healthcare Spending Account
Dependent Care Spending Account
PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay
Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available.)
Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
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The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Recovery Support Specialist observes and assists assigned clients recovering from alcohol or substance abuse and helps with daily living activities, therapeutic activities, and socialization. BHTs are responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment in a unit and to ensure safety of clients and staff. BHTs attend and participate in group therapy, in‑service education, and staff meetings. Carry out general nursing assistance necessary to treatment of adult clients as assigned.
Essential Duties:
Conduct Q30s and 1:1 in accordance with hospital standards. Ask for assistance when other tasks take priority. Ensure there are no gaps in observations
Participate in treatment engagement by helping identify patients' problems, needs, and strengths; suggesting modifications to the treatment plan based on observations of patients' behavior
Co‑facilitate didactic, educational, and community groups within the context of the treatment program encouraging and facilitating patients' participation in therapeutic activities
Communicate information regarding patients' behavior to other members of treatment team
Take direction from RN or LVN. Float to any unit as needed. Do not push back
Maintain boundaries with patients and employees
Observe patients for change in behavior. Work on de‑escalation prior to a code. Notify RN to evaluate and assess changes in patient behavior
Respond to all codes (If you are making rounds or on a 1:1 ensure someone has signed the Q30s before departing. If you are the only one available for observations, continue to make your observations)
Know the daily schedule and keep patients on track for all events
Speak to patients respectfully, recognize that how you speak may escalate to a code
Use appropriate phone etiquette for quality calls and address all customer questions and concerns
Provide input during shift report
Supervise patients to ensure their safety and their involvement in treatment and during transport
Orient new patients to the program and milieu
Carry out general nursing assistance as assigned and supervised by nurse in charge
Maintain a safe and therapeutic physical environment for patients
Carry out clerical/administrative assignment to support patient
Participate in activities which enhance professional growth and development
Uphold the Organization's ethics and customer service standards
Requirements Education and/or Licensure: High school diploma/GED required. Current valid driver's license.
Experience: Prior experience in mental health and/or recovery support in an inpatient setting, preferred.
Additional Requirements: Must obtain and maintain approved CPR and CPI certification.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Can work independently while being a team player
Possess the skills to network with all resources to provide the best customer service with clients or family members seeking help
The ability to ensure a safe and clean working environment complying with OSHA, Plum Creek Recovery Ranch, and the BHT Scope of Practice
Excellent customer service skills to handle continuous customer contact with the public, including citizens who may be ill or injured, upset, and/or distraught, requiring the utmost patience, tact, and discretion
Ability to exercise sound judgment and good problem‑solving skills in pressure situations
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with co‑workers and the public
Good vision to read documents and view information output from medical equipment
Must have basic PC skills that include a combination of working in a Windows Operating System and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality; able to maintain confidentiality under HIPAA standards
Must have the ability to exercise a high degree of diplomacy and tact; excellent customer services and interpersonal communication skills; Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work with diverse people groups
Well‑developed verbal and written communication skills in English; Additional language abilities desirable. Ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision
Ability to apply time management practices to prioritize, schedule and complete work effectively to comply with mandated policies and deadlines
Maintains a cooperative and positive attitude and approach with patients, family members, staff and visitors
Ability to successfully manage conflict, negotiating "win‑win" solutions
Must be able to multi‑task, prioritize with strong time management skills
Exceptional follow through on tasks and assignments
Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and be able to perceive the attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, and/or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips
Ability to express and exchange ideas via spoken word during activities in which they must convey detail or important spoken instructions to others accurately, sometimes quickly and loudly
Hearing to perceive the nature of sound with no less than 40 db loss @ Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without correction; ability to perceive detailed information orally and make fine discriminations in sound
Perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers. Individual must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and to be able to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
Work requires a minimum standard of visual acuity with or without correction that will enable people in the role to complete administrative and clerical tasks, as well as inspect and analyze
Must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation, and foot traffic; ability to handle interruptions often and be able to move from one task to another
While worker may possibly be subjected to temperature changes, the worker is generally not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions as the work is predominantly inside
Benefits
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401K Retirement Plan
Healthcare Spending Account
Dependent Care Spending Account
PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay
Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available.)
Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Plum Creek Recovery Ranch by 2x
Get notified about new Behavioral Health Technician jobs in
Lockhart, TX .
#J-18808-Ljbffr