Behavioral Health Tech

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Behavioral Health Technician to join our patient-centered care team. In this role, you will support our Behavioral Health Providers by assisting with patient educations, patient assessments, and guidance, helping individuals on their journey towards wellness.

Responsibilities

• Assist in health care setting in all aspects of program implementation including coordination and information collection.
• Collections detailed data and enters in project database.
• Completes mental health and developmental screenings and enters into EHR.
• Comprehensive understanding of substance uses screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment.
• Provides administrative support to programs including entering screenings into EHR and other duties as assigned by program leadership.
• Communicates professionally, appropriately, and clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Communicates and reports accurately and in a timely manner, meeting designated deadlines.
• Participates in training as it relates to program.
• Participates in regular meetings with team.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the needs of the underserved and vulnerable populations and abides by privacy and security standards.
• Respects and maintains patient confidentiality.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings.
• Performs other related duties as they are assigned.
• Awareness of social determinants of health and the impact they have in physical and mental health.
• Motivated to remain informed in local resources and keep resource references up to date for colleagues and patients.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate, required.

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to effectively manage projects.
• Good problem-solving and analysis capabilities.
• Must be detail oriented and possess organizational skills and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize well and maintain appropriate sense of urgency.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrate ability to relate to diverse populations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Recognizes legal obligations to confidentiality of health care and program records.

Benefits

• Starting hourly rate $18.00 - goes up based on experience.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Accrued per pay.
• Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability).
• Paid Holidays – 7 paid holidays.
• 403b Retirement with up to 8% match (starts at 3% and increases with time of service at HPWO).
• Annual Reviews and Increases.
• Mileage Reimbursement – Work related travel.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Referral Bonus – Earn more by expanding our team.
• Training Opportunities.
• Eligible to apply for the Emerging Leaders Program after 1 year of service.