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WE ARE HIRING FOR ALL SHIFTS(DAYS AND NIGHTS)Come join the exciting team at Ascend Behavioral Health and Wellness,LLC .We are a Level II Residential Treatment Center for adult males and females 18 and up. We are looking for energetic,hardworking,people to join our team. Please send us your resume or call to set up an interview. You can also come in and apply Mon- Fri 8am to 5pm at 1310 East McDowell Road, Phx AZ 85006 or at one of Ascends locations 27818 N. 24th Lane, Phx AZ 85085
We offer benefits, bonuses, employee of the month recognition, 401k, Medical and Dental , Vision , Holiday pay ( Time and HALF), PTO, and much more
Shifts available: 7am to 3pm , 8am to 8pm , 9am to 9pm, 9pm to 9am , 4pm to 12am , 3pm to 11pm, 10pm-8am,11pm to 8am, 9pm to 8am , 11pm to 7am , 10am to 6pm , 10am to 8pm
JOB TITLE: Caregivers/Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)/ Behavioral Health Paraprofessional (BHPP)
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY:
responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to the instruction, supervision, and monitoring of residents in developing community living skills.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
The Caregiver or Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for developing an active treatment approach that is designed to promote a positive therapeutic milieu.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
1. Instruct and supervise residents in the following areas:
a. Personal hygiene
b. Grooming
c. Homemaking skills
1) Cooking
2) House cleaning
3) Bed making
4) Developing interpersonal skills
5.) Accompany and transport residents on rotating basis to activities such as:
a. Medical or dental appointments, etc.
b. Shopping
c. Church or religious activities
4. Assist in recreation activities such as:
a. Assisting or transporting to recreational facilities or events
b. Participate in and supervise recreational events
c. Encourage and facilitate home recreation
5. Under the direction of a psychiatrist, responsibilities to include:
a. Monitoring the self-administration of medication to residents
6. Additional duties as requested.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. The ability to work with adults whom exhibit severe behavioral problems and maintain a positive demeanor.
2. The knowledge of basic behavior modification principles
3. The skills and knowledge to:
a. Protect client rights
b. Provide treatment that promotes client dignity, independence, individuality, strengths, privacy, and choice
c. Recognize common symptoms of mental disorder, personality disorder, or substance abuse
HOURS OF WORK: Twenty (20) to Forty (40) hours per week; non-exempt position.
EVALUATION SCHEDULE: Annual.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and have a minimum of:
1. Minimum Six(6) months to Four (4) years experience in mental Health , in the social sciences , caregiving , etc
2. Additionally, he/she must posses the personal characteristics necessary to effectively maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for persons with emotional challenges.
