Behavioral Health Recovery Support Tech

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RECOVERY SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

Fort Pierce, FL

Description

NEW HORIZONS OF THE TREASURE COAST

New Horizons of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee is the region’s most comprehensive mental health and substance use recovery agency, with nine facilities across four counties serving 14,000 children and adults annually, regardless of their ability to pay. New Horizons of the Treasure Coast was created in 1958 by community members who passionately believed that quality mental health services should be available to all in need on the Treasure Coast. From its first location in Ft. Pierce, New Horizons has expanded to serve residents in Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie Counties, with its main campus on Midway Road in Fort Pierce.

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate RECOVERY SUPPORT TECHNICIANS who are eager and ready to help individuals (Adults and Children) with behavioral health situations. Interested candidates will be fully trained and must be ready and willing to serve our population. Excellent opportunity for those wanting to gain experience in the mental health field regardless of education.

EXEMPTION STATUS: Hourly Non-Exempt eligible for overtime, If additional time is approved and needed.

STARTING HOURLY RATE: To be discussed based on experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment on a psychiatric unit involves interacting with individuals experiencing mental health challenges, often in a hospital or community setting. This includes direct patient care, crisis intervention, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Mental health professionals, including nurses, therapists, and aides, work collaboratively to provide support and treatment.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists in daily course of treatment for new and existing clients, observation, and referral of clients presenting for services.
• Takes direction from charge nurse and for Screening
• Recognizes signs of aggressive behavior and responds promptly to crisis situations.
• Appropriately utilizes verbal and physical intervention non-violent crisis intervention techniques to redirect and prompt clients to safe and appropriate behavior.
• Completes all shift duties as assigned in an efficient manner and meets all time requirements (15 minutes checks, routine checks, or searches, etc).
• Places clients in seclusion and or restraints in accordance with unit protocol and procedure as a last resort.
• Guides and participates in client therapeutic milieu.
• Effectively interacts with client's family and significant others.
• Is familiar with assigned clients' individual treatment plan goals and assists and encourages clients in implementing and carrying out appropriate aspects of the plan.
• Maintains an atmosphere of dignity and respect in all interactions.
• Must be awake and alert at all times.
• Prepares written documentation and record keeping for assigned clients.
• All entries made in the client's medical record are in correct sequence and according to protocol and procedure.
• Close observation check lists are completed in a timely and accurate manner and according to protocol and procedure.
• Documentation is neat, legible, and in accordance with accepted charting standards.
• Provides assistance for clients who present for services.
• Obtains as much general information from the client and family as possible.
• Client orientation to facility is completed in a timely manner according to protocol and procedure.
• Valuables are secured and recorded according to protocol and procedures
• Client's belongings are checked according to protocol and procedure.
• Client rights and responsibilities are effectively communicated upon admission.
• Miscellaneous duties are performed according to instruction

 PREFFERED: 

• Bachelor's student in the Social Services field who are willing to gain more experience in a behavioral health setting due to their field of study and/or simply need graduation credits 
• Certified Nursing Assistant wanting to gain experience in the Behavioral Health Field

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Must work all units within New Horizons of the Treasure Coast (Adult & Children)
• Must be willing to work a weekend during the month
• Must pass Level 2 Background through DCF and AHCA Clearinghouse. For more information, click on the link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to apply Therapeutic Effective Aggression Management (CPI/CARE) Techniques without limitations.
• Job Function requires extended Standing or walking—Standing is to remain on one’s feet in an upright position at various times to assist clients or staff.
• Lifting or carrying objects weighing 20-50 pounds
• Ability to lift or move objects weighing 51 pounds to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices
• The work requires visual acuity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; to utilize computer systems; extensive reading. Must have the ability to effectively communicate in both written and oral form