Behavioral Health Tech II - Front Range

Job Summary

The Behavioral Health Tech II assists with providing direct patient care, possessing an intermediate level of understanding of the behaviors of clients with substance use and mental health disorders, and displaying an ability to interact in a therapeutic manner. This position independently manages patient interactions, supports groups, and understands crisis de-escalation.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Affix to admits by following all steps and protocols of orientation, including conducting searches and cataloging of personal items.
• Affix to searches, inspections, checks, and investigations as part of treatment procedures.
• Align and operate within the Medical and Clinical team’s treatment plan for each client.
• Communicate and collaborate with supervisors and clinicians regarding client issues and notable progress.
• Identify emergency signals and situations and respond appropriately.
• Document client notes in appropriate systems.
• Ensure client engagement in programming and activities.
• Provide activity and appointment transportation for clients.
• Administer Urinalysis (UA) or Breath Alcohol (BA) tests as needed and document appropriately.
• Carry out CIWA, COWS and Vitals.
• Complete routine checks.
• Monitor and/or administer medications, answer questions regarding medications and use discretion with PRN requests.
• Conduct medication counts.
• Facilitate client group sessions and ensure proper documentation.
• Participate in shift exchange, discussing any pertinent changes in the clients’ status (clinical, medical, behavioral, etc.).
• Create and maintain a safe, comfortable, and client-focused treatment environment by using therapeutic skills.
• Maintain strict confidentiality, HIPAA, and 42CFR Part 2 compliance, adhere to facility policy and procedures, State & Federal law, and accrediting agency regulations and standards.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working/typing on a computer.
• Climbing stairs, walking, bending, reaching, sitting, standing, using hands, see, talk, hear.
• Exposure to a medical and clinical environment.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds at times.
• Driving in all weather conditions.