Behavioral Health Technician - Crisis Triage Center
Kitsap Mental Health Services · Bremerton, WA · 9 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$20.07–$24.58/hrPart-time
Primary Responsibilities
- Take appropriate measures to meet the client's daily basic needs for health and safety, including but not limited to the following tasks:
- Prepare and serve meals
- Conduct safety checks of the units
- Maintain a clean work environment
- Maintain a sufficient inventory of food and non-food items
- Complete all required electronic and paper charting, documentation, and data entry of clients as outlined in the appropriate KMHS guidelines, manuals, policies, and procedures.
- Participate in clinical activities as directed by a supervisor, including but not limited to:
- Facilitate approved group activities
- Conduct ongoing observation and assessment of the client's mental status during each shift
- Record client nutritional intake, sleep, and vitals
- Run treatment groups on shift
- Take referrals appropriately
- Follow specific behavioral protocols for clients as directed by a supervisor
- Complete all paperwork involved in providing direct client care, including but not limited to the following:
- Paperwork relating to admission and discharge
- Confidentiality
- Client rights
- Client inventories
- Tracking sheets
- Attend all mandatory training on time and as scheduled. Keep current on all required documentation (i.e., food handlers permit, counselor licenses, etc.).
Minimum Qualifications
- EXPERIENCE: Entry level (no prior related work experience)
- Valid Washington Food Handler card. (can be obtained after hire)
- LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration (can be obtained after hire)
- EXPERIENCE: Experienced (minimum two years of job-related experience)
- Relevant experience working with clients with severe and persistent mental illness.
Equipment Operated
- Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.
Work Environment
- Residential treatment facility.
- Mental/Physical Requirements:
- Ability to maintain audio and visual observation at all times.
- Ability to stand and be mobile for long periods.
- Ability to bend, twist, reach, hold and lift as needed to successfully evade and participate in protective holds against client weight (40 -250lbs).
- Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to remain calm and utilize safety training in potentially assaultive client interactions.
- Ability to move quickly and confidently to assist or intervene in potentially stressful situations.
- Successful completion of safety training, which includes demonstrating the ability to:
- Maintain balance
- Torso twist
- Forward bend
- Pivot
- Sidestep
- Forward and backward step
- Crouch
- Move to secure limb
- Knee touch to ground
- Kneel
- Get up from floor sitting or kneeling position
- Comprehensive Coverage: Health, Dental & Vision
- Generous PTO: Up to 19 days + 2 mental health days + 10 holidays (pro-rated for part-time)
- Fully Paid YMCA Membership for you and eligible family members
- Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pet Insurance
- Free Wellness App (2MorrowHealth)
- Collaborative, Supportive Team Environment