Behavioral Technician

Job Details: Job Location: Kissimmee - Kissimmee, FL, Position Type: Per Diem, Salary Range: Undisclosed, ABOUT US:
At Park Place Behavioral Health Care, we've been leading the way in mental health and substance use disorder services since 1976. As a multi-site facility, we provide a full spectrum of innovative behavioral health services tailored to meet the needs of both inpatient and outpatient clients.

We're more than just a workplace.  We’re a mission-driven community dedicated to improving lives. Every member of our team plays a vital role in empowering individuals and families to achieve wellness, live self-directed lives, and reach their full potential. Join our team of over 300 passionate professionals and become part of something meaningful.

We’re proud to foster a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where every voice matters. We know that embracing different backgrounds and perspectives not only strengthens our culture but also enhances the care we provide.

WHY WORK WITH US?:
We offer more than just a job.  We offer growth, balance, and the opportunity to make a difference.

Our benefits include:

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) Retirement Plan
FMLA Leave
Ongoing Training & Development
Flexible Work Options (Full-time, Part-time, Contract)
Career Advancement Opportunities

With 50 years of service in the community, Park Place Behavioral Health Care is a trusted leader with stability, flexibility, and purpose.

SUMMARY:

This position is designed to serve individuals who are currently in the residential program at PPBH.  Employee will provide direct care and guidance, plan and coordinate, and supervise the residents of Res 2.  Employee will assist and educate residents in basic living skills on a one-on-one or in a group setting of twelve or fewer. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

N/A

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Duties and Responsibilities reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all related work assignments that may be inherent to the job.

Transport residents to social activities, recreation shopping and community awareness.
Monitor weekly house meetings and providing guidance to Residents in planning activities, resolving roommate issues, maintenance problems, suggestions, and complaints.
Assist and instruct Residents in nutrition and menu planning.
Assist and instruct Residents in maintenance of their environment; the use of cleaning chemicals, utensils, laundry machines, kitchen appliances with emphasis on sanitation.
Advise Residents in developing habits of proper personal hygiene.
Document progress notes regarding the daily, monthly and weekend activities related to the goals and objectives of the individual treatment plans.
Document Medicaid billing, make accurate billing log entries, daily interaction with staff, group Psychosocial Rehabilitation Service training activities, and record Residents status in the census log. 
Monitor and document Resident’s medication compliance, facilitate prescription refills, medication changes, manage alternative procurement of medications for Residents without insurance and account for receipt and security of medications.
Completed intakes with new Admissions using interviews with the Resident, Psychological Examinations, Psychosocial, Mental Status Exams, and information from the admissions source and other members of the treatment team, including the family.
Performs other duties as required by supervisor.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Maturity and sensitivity to the special needs of those who have a co-occurring mental health and/or substance use disorder.
Ability to communicate client needs and information to behavioral healthcare staff.
Ability to utilize and navigate an electronic health record.
Ability to communicate clearly about the needs of the program to program director.

Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As a 24-hour facility you are required to be available 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
High School graduate or G.E.D. Certificate.
Maturity and sensitivity to the special needs of the mentally ill population
Ability to assess needs of consumers.
Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal direction supervision.
Ability to work a flexible schedule when necessary.
Ability to speak effectively before groups or employees
COMPUTER SKILLS: Must have Intermediate to advanced experience in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), the use of personal computers, and standard office productivity software.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

REQUIREMENTS:

A valid Class E Drivers’ License for positions that require driving personal or Agency vehicle on Agency business.
Must maintain a minimum Bodily Injury & Property Liability insurance limit of at least $50,000 for positions that require driving personal own vehicle (POV) on Agency business. (Proof Required)
PPBH is a 24/7 Agency.  All employees must be available as needed when required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands 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.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; and talk or hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply.  We can’t wait to meet you!

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.  We also participate with the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for all employment backgrounds.  Please refer to this link for more information: https://info.flclearinghouse.com