Behavioral Tech - 2nd Shift
- Employer
- LifeStream Behavioral Center
- Location
- Leesburg, Florida
- Salary
- Open
- Posted
- Oct 25, 2016
- Closes
- Dec 24, 2016
- Industry
- Healthcare
- Category
- Healthcare, Nursing
- Hours
- Full Time
FUNCTION: Provides close supervision and assistance in activities of daily living to substance abuse consumers. Ensures residents safety and well-being. Assists in maintenance of a clean and neat environment throughout the facility.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitors consumers’ daily behavior with the appropriate reporting and recording into TIER. Assists with monitoring the self-administration of medication, assists with transportation as necessary. Assists in the provision of group treatment and direct skills teaching as scheduled. Assists in conducting recreational activities. Monitors consumers’ meals. Notifies appropriate staff on a weekly basis when supplies are needed. Stocks supplies when received, and conduct a waitlist for potential consumers.
KNOWLEDGE AND JOB SKILLS: Must be able to effectively deal with Mental Health and substance abuse consumers. Possesses the ability to communicate and provide accurate descriptions of observed behavior. Must be able to perform basis first aid skills. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency and maintain current CPR certification. Demonstrate Crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills. Legible handwriting and good documentation skills. Computer knowledge is vital to the satisfactory performance of this position Must be able to drive company vehicle.
CORE COMPETENCES:
- Age Specific: Knowledge, Developmental Stages, Enhancement of Family Involvement
- Basic Job Readiness: Courtesy, Flexibility, Reliability, Responsiveness
- Personal Effectiveness: Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Self-Management, Thinking Skills
- Organizational/Management: Compliance, CQI Commitment, Management of Information, Organizational Participation, Safety
- Performance Specific: Crisis Management, Customer Focus, Medication Issues, Psychosocial Interventions
JUDGMENT: Must be able to use sound judgment in stressful situations dealing with difficult behavior.
POSITION CONTENT: This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, and/or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience: Has demonstrated proficiency working with a substance abuse and Mental Health population.
- Personal Qualities: Must be honest, dependable, well organized detail oriented, and self-directed. Must demonstrate a calm, friendly approach toward consumers and their families, as well as co-workers. Must be flexible, patient and remain calm in crisis situations. Must be able to work with a minimum of supervision.
- Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises consumers’ activities as needed to ensure a safe and secure environment.
- Special Factors: Must demonstrate a calm, friendly approach toward residents and their families, as well as co-workers. Must have the ability to function as a team member.
- Essential Functions: Maintains Safe driving record Provides supportive consumer care with assistance in daily living activities. Demonstrates the ability to maintain a safe environment for consumers. Demonstrates accuracy in the observation recording of consumers’ behavior and activity. Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.
- Staff Development: Completes administrative and competency requirements as identified in the Individual Training Plan.