Job Description

Job Location: Bensalem , PA 19020
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day & EveningJob

Summary: The Lead Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for working closely with staff and patients to provide necessary support while assisting in the coordination and organization of all functions of all shift operations.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Oversees the daily shift operations of the behavioral health department.
- Leads, supports, and provides guidance to Behavioral Health Technicians.
- Promotes a safe and therapeutic environment by ensuring quality patient care.
- Collaborates with Behavioral Health Technicians and interdisciplinary staff to ensure patient needs are met.
- Trains and mentors new Behavioral Health Technicians on departmental policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Supports the planning, coordination and implementation of patient activities during assigned shift.
- Ensures adequate staffing coverage and assists with shift assignments when needed.
- Conducts chart audits to ensure Behavioral Health Technician documentation is complete within the EMR.
- Maintains flexibility in scheduling.
- Perform all duties of a Behavioral Health Technician.
- - Maintains an orderly and therapeutic environment for patients.
- - Monitors patients and redirects patients when necessary.
- - Places patients on a therapeutic agreement when necessary.
- - Shares observations regarding patient behaviors and other relevant information.
- - Responds to unusual or emergency situations and notifies the appropriate staff.
- - Performs search of patients and their belongings according to protocol.
- - Assists with the completion of required paperwork upon patient admission.
- - Orients newly admitted patients to Livengrin policies, expectations and daily schedule.
- - Performs patient rounds and roll call and documents accordingly.
- - Performs room searches as required.
- - Conducts educational lectures to patient population in a professional and competent manner.
- - Monitors patient meetings and lectures.
- - Documents necessary information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- - Supports the clinical and nursing staff as needed.
- - Completes inventory of various items and restocks forms and handouts related to patient orientation and other programs.
- - Monitors and records refrigerator temperature in patient residences as required.
- - Ensures accuracy of departmental logs and files accordingly.
- - Handles patient admission in conjunction with nursing staff during overnight hours.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

QualificationsEducation and

Experience:
- High School Diploma or its equivalent.
- Knowledge of substance use disorder through training, education or personal experience.
- Proven experience in behavioral health, mental health, substance abuse treatment, or a related healthcare setting.
- CRS or CPS certification through PCB preferred.
The schedule for this position is Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-6:30pm and Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 2:30pm-11:00pm.