Substance abuse technician vs behavioral health specialist

Differences between substance abuse technician and behavioral health specialist duties and responsibilities

Substance abuse technician example responsibilities.

• Work with outside counsel to develop patent and trademark portfolio and manage patent litigation.
• Coordinate community base services, identifies high-risk patients, veterans and provides case management and crisis intervention services.
• Provide care to chemically dependent patients in short-term social model detox program working directly with patients/families in all areas of recovery.
• Collect sample for DNA testing.
• Compose written reports of data collect from patient evaluation and present to department chief for thorough analysis of patient diagnosis.
• Maintain the integrity of all specimens under DOT/non-DOT guidelines.
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Behavioral health specialist example responsibilities.

• Provide individualize intervention for problematic behaviors using TCI techniques such as de-escalation, to prevent and/or manage crisis.
• Complete training in CPR, self-defense, and mental health.
• Monitor meals for residents suffering from eating disorders and provide compassion and encouragement when an individual are struggling with eating.
• Work with kids who have special needs.
• Ensure departments are in compliance with MSHA and OSHA regulations.
• Provide daily and weekly detail reports on client and BHP interaction.
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