PRN Behavioral Health Technician Crisis Triage Unit

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
• Monitor clients according to the assigned levels of observation
• Conduct Medication Observation, including appropriate documentation in the paper record and controlled substances log
• Absorb and assist in maintaining a clean work environment
• Absorb and assist in maintaining 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 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

Additional Information

Attend all mandatory training on time and as scheduled. Keep current on all required documentation (i.e., food handlers permit, counselor licenses, etc.).