Behavioral Health Technician, BHT
NewVista Behavioral Health
Location
Dayton, Ohio
Quick overview
The Behavioral Health Technician supports the therapeutic milieu by supervising clients and ensuring the consistent delivery of scheduled programs. They also provide individual CPST services, maintain clinical documentation, and collaborate with the treatment team to ensure quality care.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school degree or equivalent and previous experience working with children in mental health or educational settings. Additional requirements include obtaining CPR and Handle With Care certifications within 30 days of employment.
Job description
Job Address: 1332 Woodman Drive Dayton, OH 45432
Position Summary
Responsible for supporting the therapeutic milieu and/or providing individual CPST services under the direction of a Team Lead and Clinical Supervisor, by ensuring that the schedule/program is consistently delivered, clients are supervised, that safety is maintained, and clients and families are treated with respect and dignity.
Education
High school degree or degree from an accredited college. Combination of education and relevant work experience may be required.
Experience
- Previous experience in a mental health or education setting with young children, with direct experience working with children with mental health or significant behaviors difficulties.
- Additional
- Requirements: CPR certification and Handle With Care (HWC) within 30 days of employment. Completion of additional mental health training within 30 days of employment. Must be at least 18 years of age. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.
- Job
- Responsibilities: Daily Assignment Providing individual CPST services to assigned caseload Assists therapist and other providers with daily program delivery Completes daily clinical documentation of provided services Collects all necessary information for quality and program performance measures Responsible for scheduling regular treatment team meetings and transition/discharge meetings when applicable Consistently collaborates with parent/guardians and other members of the treatment team Completion of all required educational and training course Educational/Training Requirements Milieu Management & Approach Therapeutic Communication Early Childhood Mental Health NewVista Behavioral Health is a forward-thinking development and operating company of behavioral health hospitals, substance abuse rehabilitation centers, behavioral health providers and transport operators, as well as outpatient telehealth solutions. The NewVista mission is to inspire hope and deliver holistic care in a contemporary and healing environment. One that is conducive to providing the life skills needed to regain stability and independence, utilizing a passionate and highly-trained team of professionals.
