Behavioral Health Technician for Men's KISH House
Amatus Health · Hagerstown, MD · 1 wk ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time
About the role
A Behavioral Health Technician is the liaison between client and clinical - whose priority is to assist in providing a safe environment for individuals in recovery. This is more than a job - it could be the beginning of your career!
Responsibilities
- Assist in the intake process and transportation needs for clients
- Answer client questions
- Help clients adjust to the program routine
- Observe and report to the medical staff any changes in a client's physical or mental condition
- Maintain the safety and wellbeing of clients
- Facilitate orientation groups or meetings with patients
- De-escalate and assist with patients leaving treatment AMA/ACA and other patient problems
- Monitor family visits to ensure patient safety
- Assist the medical department to monitor the patients during "medication pass" times (if applies)
- Keep all properties and office spaces cleaned
- Complete timely and accurate shift reports and checklists at the end of each shift
- Exercise sound professional judgment and seek assistance as necessary to effectively manage patients
- Protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with the organization's privacy policies, procedures and practices, as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with general principle of professionalism as a health care provider
Requirements
- A High School diploma or GED
- 1+ Years experience in Mental Health Field (or corresponding college coursework) - preferable
- Ability and desire to keep patients safe at all times
- Professional demeanor and strong work ethic
- Valid drivers license
- Must be able to work weekends
Qualifications
- None specified
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to handle crisis situations
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of mental health field
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k)
- Second and Third shift needed
Pay
- Not specified
Schedule
- Second and Third shift needed