On Call Behavioral Health Technician Pendleton Place

General Summary of Duties

The Pendleton Place Behavioral Health Technician provides ongoing assistance to clients at Pendleton Place while maintaining a safe and therapeutic work environment. The Pendleton Place BHT appropriately assists clients in meeting their daily basic needs for health and safety and assists in meeting client treatment objectives as directed by the housing team. In addition, the Pendleton Place Behavioral Health Tech facilitates the agency's work by courteously greeting and directing residents, visitors, and partnering agencies. Work closely with the housing staff, assigned clinicians, partnering agencies, and clients with daily living/activities in the building.

Major Responsibilities/Tasks

• Ensure positive customer relations through courteous and helpful interactions with all groups and individuals entering the building.
• Greet individuals, inquire about their needs, and contact the appropriate staff or assist in their condition.
• Monitor the lobby activities and serve as a liaison between staff and clients by maintaining constant awareness of client agitation or inappropriate behavior and, as appropriate, respond firmly and respectfully; contact the assigned team as appropriate for assistance.
• Deescalate residents and guests when necessary.
• Buzz clients and visitors in and out of the building.
• Sign visitors in and out.
• Maintain supplies for the work area by submitting requisitions to the purchasing agent.
• Ensure the lobby, reception area, copy room, staff lounge, and interview/group rooms are neat.
• 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: Conduct ongoing observation and assessment of client mental status during each shift, Follow specific behavioral protocols for clients as directed by a supervisor, and Other clinical activities as directed by a supervisor.
• Complete all paperwork involved in providing direct client care, including but not limited to: Tracking sheets, and Other forms as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• EXPERIENCE: Entry level (no prior related work experience)
• Valid Washington Food Handler card.
• LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration (Preferred)
• EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED
• EXPERIENCE: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)
• Relevant experience working with clients with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle report.
• Capacity to work well with children and families.

Relevant Experience

• Experience working with clients with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Valid Washington Food Handler card.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle report.
• Capacity to work well with children and families.