BHT/BHPP

1. The ability to work with adult 18yrs and above whom may 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.

d. Provide the behavioral health services the agency is licensed to provide and that the staff member is authorized to provide

e. Demonstrate cultural competency and diversity appreciation

f. Recognize, prevent, or respond to a resident who may:

1) Be a danger to self or others.

2) Behave in an aggressive or destructive manner.

3) Need immediate or unscheduled behavior health services.

4) Need immediate medical services.

5) Be experiencing a crisis situation.

g. Read and implement a resident treatment plan

h. Identify types of medications commonly prescribed for mental disorders, personality disorders, substance abuse, and common side effects and reactions to medications

i. Recognize, prevent, or respond to a fire, disaster, hazard, and medical emergency.

j. Conduct an assessment, develop a resident treatment plan, and provide counseling.

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