Behavioral Health Tech II - Steamboat

Description

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.

Job Summary

The Behavioral Health Tech II assists with admits by following all steps and protocols of orientation, including conducting searches and cataloging of personal items. They also assist in searches, inspections, checks, and investigations as part of treatment procedures. They 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, and perform other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years experience in substance use disorder or behavioral health required.
• CPR and QMAP certifications required, or ability to obtain within 30-60 days of hire.
• CPI preferred.
• Pursuing CAT preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Valid, unrestricted Driver's License.
• Must be 21 years of age or older (in order to be eligible to drive company vehicles when required).
• Ability to assist a diverse population of clients with cultural sensitivity, dignity, respect, and compassion.
• Ability to utilize de-escalation and crisis intervention skills when needed.
• Ability to listen well, take direction, make sound decisions, and use best judgment in various situations.
• Maintain personal and professional boundaries.
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills, including written and verbal.
• Willingness to learn and have a teachable attitude.
• Impeccable ethics and integrity.
• Proficient with G-Suite or related software.
• Adept at quickly learning multiple computer systems and platforms.

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.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist with admits by following all steps and protocols of orientation, including conducting searches and cataloging of personal items.
• Assist in 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits & Perks

• Health and Wellness Medical, dental and vision insurance*
• Supplemental accident and hospital indemnity coverage*
• Voluntary Term Life insurance*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly wellness reimbursement*
• Financial Competitive salary
• Employee recognition and rewards programs
• Employee referral incentive program
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan

Work/Life Perks

• Professional growth and development
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Unlimited paid time off (exempt employees) + sick days
• Paid time off policy (non-exempt employees) + sick days
• Paid holidays (exempt) or ability to earn 1.5x base hourly rate (non-exempt)
• Full-time employees