Behavioral Health Director jobs in West Palm Beach, FL

Are you prepared for the impact you can make in your healthcare career at a well-respected treatment center in Boca Raton, Florida? If so, you may enjoy working at Wellness Resource Center. 

Our skilled professionals are focused on sharing their knowledge and expertise to help you get acclimated to your new role. Along with detailed training and continual support, our staff will give you the autonomy you need to achieve your career goals. You will love working to make a difference in the lives of our patients as you collaborate with other professionals and a supportive management team.

Come join our team as a Lead BHA, at Wellness Resource Center! We are looking for individuals who are passionate about behavioral health. If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community through compassion, this position is right for you! This is a full-time position on 2nd shift.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Full package of Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, life insurance, Disability, retirement savings plans (with a match)
• Excellent Training Program
• Established facility that has been in operations since 1994 and is part of a national family of hospitals and facilities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Growth Opportunities

Here are some of the ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of the Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor (BHT):

• Coordinate and lead the work and activities of others, including scheduling programs and activities.
• Identify the developmental needs of assigned staff by coaching, mentoring or helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Patient safety is addressed through required rounds completed timely. Patient room is clean and uncluttered.  Observation may be assigned every 15 minutes, within reach of patient and/or 1:1 patient care.
• Obtain patient’s vital signs, height and weight as assigned and ensure accurate documentation.
• Identify self to patient and visitors promptly and respond to patient requests quickly.
• Engage with patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
• Respond to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of distress.
• Apply de-escalation techniques to help manage patient’s emotions, behavior and participation in treatment and assist with seclusion and restraints when necessary.
• As part of the multidisciplinary team provide safety and increase coping skills of patient and assist in developing strategies for helping patients to be as independent as possible.
• Monitor behavioral improvements and reinforce these behaviors. Report changes and responses to treatment by communicating with team.  Significant changes are reported to nurse immediately.
• Reinforce skills patients learn from nurses, physicians and therapist that promote improved physical and mental wellness.
• Lead or co-lead individual or group sessions as part of specific recreational or therapeutic procedures.
• Participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs as well as teach strategies to promote patient wellness and independence, as needed.
• Oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens, as needed.