Residential Support Tech | BHT

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $18 - $24

We are seeking highly-motivated, super-energetic, and passionate residential support staff members to join our team. As a residential support member you will help us provide an exceptional, five-star experience to our clients at our Brand New first-class womens residential addiction treatment and wellness program. Working collaboratively between all members of the interdisciplinary care team, your influence will be instrumental in maintaining an atmosphere that promotes well-being, healing, and comfort.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Support: Provide emotional support, encouragement, and guidance to clients in accordance with their individual treatment plans.
• Assessment: Conduct initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of clients' mental health or substance abuse issues, noting any changes or concerns.
• Residential Support: Assist clients with daily activities such as daily schedules, household management, and medication management as needed.
• Crisis Intervention: Intervene during crisis situations, de-escalating conflicts, and ensuring the safety of clients and staff.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of client interactions, progress notes, and incident reports in compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Foster effective communication and collaboration among interdisciplinary teams, family members, and continuity of care planning.
• Patient Advocacy: Passionately advocate for the patients rights, dignity, and safety, ensuring that their healthcare needs are met with compassion, respect, and empathy.
• Maintaining a Safe Environment: Ensure the physical and emotional safety of clients by monitoring their environment, enforcing facility rules, and addressing any potential hazards.
• Professional Development: Stay informed about best practices in behavioral health care, participate in training and continuing education opportunities, and maintain licensure or certification requirements.
• Regulatory Compliance: Work to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and company policies and procedures.
• Group Therapy: Participate in facilitating group therapy sessions, activities, and events.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in our Quality Improvement Initiative to enhance clinical processes, streamline workflows, and promote innovation in care delivery.
• Community Engagement: Represents the organization in the community, helping to build positive relationships with stakeholders, advocating for healthcare initiatives, and promoting health education and awareness.

Key Qualifications:

• High school Diploma or equivalent;
• Students of higher education in psychology, social work, or a related field strongly preferred
• Motivated self-starter who requires minimal supervision
• Previous experience working in behavioral health is a plus but not required
• CPR, First Aid, and a Arizona fingerprint card will be required upon hiring

Skills and Attributes:

• Leadership: A proven ability to lead and inspire a team, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where everyone can thrive.
• Energetic Approach: A vibrant and enthusiastic attitude that energizes both clients and colleagues, creating a positive and motivating atmosphere.
• Innovative Thinking: A forward-thinking mindset with a willingness to explore new approaches and take on new challenges to enhance the therapeutic process and improve client outcomes.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling effective interaction with clients, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical skills and the ability to quickly identify and address challenges, finding creative solutions to complex issues as they arise.
• Empathy and Compassion: A genuine compassion for clients and their well-being, coupled with the ability to empathize with their experiences and provide empathetic support.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and client needs, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care in a dynamic healthcare environment.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational skills to manage caseloads, administrative tasks, and team schedules efficiently, optimizing operations.
• Team Player: A collaborative approach to working within a multidisciplinary team, valuing input from colleagues and fostering a culture of mutual respect and support.
• Commitment to Professional Growth: A commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning, staying abreast of the latest research and best practices in the field of clinical therapy.

Physical Demands

• The nature of the work requires sitting, standing, bending, walking, use of stairs and the ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Employment Details

• Job Type: Full-time,
• Location: In person, East Valley
• Schedule: Multiple Shifts, Days, Nights, Rotating
• Compensation: Based on experience, $18 - $25
• Benefits: Group health, dental, and vision are offered to full-time employees upon completion of probationary period