Manager duties

GENERAL MANAGER ADMINISTRATIVE JOB DESCRIPTION

Policy Statement: This policy outlines the services that a Behavioral Health Technician is allowed to provide.

Procedure:

5.1 The duties of a Behavioral Health Technician/facility manager consist of the following.

5.1-a Responsible for reviewing, and discussing client behavioral health issues, behavioral health services, and records with the rest of the team.

5.1-b Reviewing and discussing other topics that enhance the skills and knowledge of other staff members.

5.1-c Responsible for determining whether an assessment or treatment plan is complete and accurate and meets the client’s treatment goals.

5.1-d He/she will be responsible for assisting the residence with meal preparation.

5.1-e He/she will be responsible for the supervision of BHT and BHPP to make sure they are doing the right thing base on company policy.

5.1-f He/she will assign, coordinate, or take residents to scheduled medical appointments.

5.1-g He/she will be responsible for assisting the clients in the self-administration of their  

medications and document in the medication administration record (MAR).

5.1-h He/she will properly document client daily progress notes and activities relating to client behavioral health issues.

5.1-i With clinical oversight by a BHP, a BHT/Facility manager may be allowed to counsel clients on their diagnoses and co-occurring disorders.

5.1-j Understands and able to identify medications commonly prescribed for mental disorders.

5.1-k Assist residents in exercising their rights as residents of the agency.

5.1-l Ensure that residents receive the care and services specified in their treatment plan and in accordance with the rules set forth in this policy.

5.1-m Assist clients to secure and maintain viable employment opportunities and accessing community services and resources.

5.1-n Assign and coordinate work with all the BHTs.