Job Duties:

• Ensure vehicles are clean, orderly, and in safe condition.
• Complete maintenance requests as needed
• Assist BHT staff when not conducting other job duties
• Assists in assuring daily program activities; transport patients, coordinates group activities, and supervises all recreational activities
• Communicates all pertinent information to the Lead BHT and Operations Director and Administrators.
• Help with coverage of vacations, sick time, etc.
• Record patient behavior, problems, and issues in communication log in a timely, legible, and helpful manner.
• Interact appropriately with patients, showing them respect while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Maintain professional demeanor at all times.
• Communicate with other staff as necessary to promote quality patient care.
• Provide emotional support for patients while referring them to therapy staff to deal with clinical issues.
• Safely transports clients in company vehicles.
• Reports all motor vehicle incidents to supervisor no matter how slight
• Maintains the offices, residences, equipment and services of Banyan Treatment Centers in a manner that preserves the dignity and provides for the comfort and safety of all individuals admitted for treatment as well as staff and visitors.
• Communicates general environmental observations and issues of Operations Directors and Administration.
• Maintains good public relation with the addition treatment community and associates.
• Attends inservice education programs as assigned to learn new forms, procedures, developmental skills, etc.
• Communicates effectively with other staff members, demonstrating the ability to work as a team member and contribute positively to the morale of staff.
• Accurately perform blood pressure reading on patient and report findings to nursing staff.
• Accurately take patient pulse and report findings to nursing staff.
• Have an understanding of normal as well as abnormal vital signs.
• Complete UDS on patients according to company policy.
• Test for pregnancy according to company policy
• Completion of Bi-weekly EOC and quarterly EOPC vehicle inspection logs
• Conduct monthly EOC staff quiz
• Must complete forms required for bi-weekly and monthly reports
• Demonstrates an ability to work with Substance Abuse clients
• Demonstrates an ability to bond with patients and elicit respect
• Demonstrates ability to adapt to different types of patients

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Associates Degree, preferred
• Valid Drivers License, required
• 6 months of experience in BHT role in a substance abuse treatment setting required
• CBHT, preferred
• Maintains CPR certification, required
• Ability to read and interpret written information; write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative solutions; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; and participates in meetings
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be able to be added to Company Vehicle Policy
• Must pass the Driver’s Safety Course
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours

Abilities/Competencies:

• Demonstrates Proficiency in communication, observation & written skills
• Knowledge of principles and practices of the discipline.
• Adheres to: Healthcare Code of Ethics
• Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards
• Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding:
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Drug-Free Workplace
  • Corporate Integrity & Compliance