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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Job Title</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Department:</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Nursing/Operations</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Operating Unit:</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Detox, Residential Treatment</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Reports To:</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Shift Nurse, Director of Nursing</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">FLSA Status:</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Non-Exempt</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Approved By:</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Kristi Bierbaum, COO</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Approved Date:</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">4/5/2021</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">MISSION STATEMENT</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">The mission of <span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span>UPRISING ADDICTION CENTER </span></span>is to offer the highest quality and professional, Inpatient Detoxification, Residential Treatment, Partial Hospital Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Outpatient services.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">We are committed to treating patients and their families with the highest regard and respect as clients work toward reaching their highest growth potential in their recovery process. This is accomplished through the strict adherence to the highest ethical standards of care and policies and procedures set forth by the Lousiana Department of State of Health Services and the Joint Commission.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">UPRISING ADDICTION CENTER</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"> ensures all clients are treated with compassion, respect, and dignity regardless of race, creed, age, sex, handicaps, or sexual orientation.</span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">UPRISING ADDICTION CENTER</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"> employees are competent and responsible personnel who adhere to a strict code of professional ethics which include but are not limited to the prohibition of fraternization with patients, exploitation of clients, or any criminal behaviors.</span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">UPRISING ADDICTION CENTER</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"> provides clients with accurate and complete information regarding the available services including the program rules, regulations, goals and objectives of the program.</span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Appropriate availability of alternative treatment modalities is made at any time before during or after treatment if they are requested or the client’s needs are out of the scope of our practice.</span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">UPRISING ADDICTION CENTER</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"> will ensure that discharge from treatment is conducted in accordance with Louisiana rule standards.</span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">UPRISING ADDICTION CENTER</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"> provides both Louisiana and Joint Commission environment of care standards. </span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">UPRISING ADDICTION CENTER</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"> will take all necessary and appropriate measures to maintain individual client records and information in a confidential and professional manner.</span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">UPRISING ADDICTION CENTER</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"> strives to maintain positive relations with the surrounding community and pursues every reasonable action to encourage responsible client behaviors and community safety. </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">SUMMARY</span><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">The Recovery Advocate at <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">UPRISING ADDICTION CENTER</span> is responsible for performing advanced indirect and selected direct patient care duties in support of the clinical process in a competent manner under the direction of the program director or manager and for performing related clerical functions.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">AGE/PATIENT POPULATION(S) SERVED</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Age of Patient Population Served:  </span></span><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Adult (18 &amp; older)</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Population Served:  </span></span><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Persons meeting DSM5 criteria for substance use disorders with or without co-occurring psychiatric illness</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">EXPECTATIONS OF ALL EMPLOYEES</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Adheres to all <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">UPRISING ADDICTION CENTER</span> Policies and Procedures</span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Conducts self in a manner that represents <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">UPRISING ADDICTION CENTER</span> values at all times</span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Maintains a positive and respectful attitude with all work-related contacts</span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Communicates regularly with supervisor about <span>d</span>epartmental and <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">UPRISING ADDICTION CENTER</span> concerns</span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Consistently reports to work on time, prepared to perform the duties of the position</span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Meets productivity standards and performs duties as workload necessitates</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</span></p>\n<ol>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Delivers appropriate indirect and selected direct patient care at a competent level as directed by a program manager and/or director, physician, registered nurse or licensed vocational nurse within the scope of approved Recovery Advocate skills inventory according to the needs/age of the patient/population served; collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to plan, expedite and promote quality patient care; employs critical thinking skills when identifying and responding to patient needs. </span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Performs, monitors and documents vital signs. Collects urine drug screens on all admissions and random UDS on all RTC, PHP and IOP patients, as appropriate. Attends facility/community meetings and groups, conducts Program Orientation, searches belongings, collects unauthorized items to be placed in a secured area; conducts patient rounds and perimeter checks every thirty minutes to ensure the safety of all patients. </span></li>\n<li><br><span>Observes clients self-administer medication according to physician orders and/or pharmacy label.  Documents if any reasons for refusal, side effects and complaints concerning medication and immediately notifies Operations by end of shift by preferred method of communication. </span></li>\n<li><span>Checks the integrity of all medications brought onto the unit that are prescribed by an outside provider, family and/or client and verifies medication through the use of PDR. </span></li>\n<li><span>Monitors clients whereabouts and documents any significant client issues within the daily shift notes and immediately notifies Operations by end of shift by preferred method of communication.</span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Ensures safe care to patients adhering to policies, procedures, and standards of care, </span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Promotes individual professional growth/development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education/skills competency; supports department goals which contribute to the success of the organization.</span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Performs basic housekeeping duties during course of shift, including but not limited to, cleaning rooms and bathrooms (toilets, sinks, showers), cleaning microwaves, cleaning dirty utility rooms, doing laundry, sweeping and mopping floor, trash collection, making beds, etc.</span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Performs other duties and tasks as required.</span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">When required to transport patients:</span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Prior to transporting patients, ensure that there are no alert signals active (i.e., check engine light, TMPS system, etc.) and that tires are properly inflated in accordance with manufacturer standards.</span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Accompany and transport patients as assigned.</span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Arrives promptly and ensures patients prompt arrival for appointment.</span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Follows vehicle operation rules.</span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Practices defensive driving techniques</span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Be able to verbalize protocol for transportation safety and for management of out-of-control behaviors.</span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Reports to Nursing or Lead BHT concerns and/or issues related to clients transportation.</span></li>\n</ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES (ADULT, 18yrs+)</span><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"><span> </span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">1.     </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Allows patient to maintain control; involves patient in decision-making and planning of care, as appropriate to condition and situation.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">2.     </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Encourages participation in care.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">3.     </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Demonstrates clinical knowledge of expected adult vital signs.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">4.     </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Recognizes abuse/neglect potential.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">5.     </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Encourages family support.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">6.     </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Recognizes/respects concerns over interruption of work/plans/separation from family, etc.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">7.     </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Recognizes fears regarding potential life style changes.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">8.     </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Encourages verbalization of fears and anxiety; maintains age-appropriate communication </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"><span> </span></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS</span><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"><span> </span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Education, Training, and Experience Required:</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">High School diploma or equivalency or 1 year work experience preferably in the field of chemical dependency and/or behavioral health. </span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Preferred: Experienced as a BHT, Director Care Staff or Behavioral Health or Mental Health Technician, preferably in the field of chemical dependency and/or behavioral health.</span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">To transport patients: Must possess a valid,  driver’s license and have a clear driving record.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</span></em></span></p>\n<ol>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Knowledge of industry standards as related to the position of BHT.</span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Basic knowledge of PC software programs, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel is preferred.</span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Written and oral communication skills; must be able to concentrate on work amid distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic</span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile situations such as when verbally or physically confronted in an aggressive manner</span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Must be able to work independently with little supervision in an unstructured environment with multiple demands</span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Must possess a reading and writing level that provides for clear expression and/or understanding of assignments related to job description.</span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Ability to represent the program well in interactions both inside and outside the facility</span></li>\n</ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS: </span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand or sit for extended periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">The job requires frequent contact with water (hand washing and cleaning) and working with body fluid and hazardous chemicals. When under these working conditions, OSHA standards and universal precautions must be followed at all times.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal to high volumes of stress.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">EEOC STATEMENT</span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">:</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a), prohibiting discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibiting discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.</span></p>",
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