Behavioral Health Technician

Currently recruiting a Behavioral Health Technician in Tacoma, WA to coordinate complex clinical operations at a facility that houses individuals detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The BHT consults with Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) to monitor patient compliance, promote safety and patient engagement within an integrated and therapeutic care milieu.

BHT schedules appointments, complete medical records documentation in electronic Health Records (eHR) and coordinates follow up care for mental health patients under the direction of the BHP.

DUTIES OF THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN :

1. Under the clinical direction of a licensed Behavioral Health Provider assists in :

• providing direct services to assigned population;
• health data collection;
• observations of behaviors and wellness checks;
• perform sleep hygiene encounters and checks as directed;
• prompting as needed with activities of daily living;
• health and general program education and patient support;
• patient safety and risk monitoring;
• escorts BH detainees to appointments as required;
• observation of patient s behaviors during all programming and recreation activities;

2. Maintains a basic knowledge of behavioral health interventions including psychotropic medications and awareness of side effects and potential impact on patient functioning.

3. Facilitate basic therapeutic and psycho-education groups (i.E. Processing Groups / Alternative Programming) and provides direct individual patient education, care and treatment.

4. Assists in the development of specific behavioral treatment interventions such as coping skills, anger management, and other self-regulating behavior activities.

5. Gathers patient care information through frequent contacts to assist behavioral health and medical providers with diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management.

6. Documents clinical observations of a patient s behavior including mood, affect, mental sharpness, sleeping patterns, eating habits and overall functioning and any changes observed.

7. Performs medical housing unit and special needs monitoring and wellness checks.

8. Conduct crisis management in emergent situations through sound judgement and team collaboration according to standardized facility procedures and IHSC policy.

9. Conduct program schedule management to include : group schedules, telehealth appointments, and individual check-ins).

10. Chaperone and obtain / record vital signs for Tele-Behavioral Health (to include telepsychiatry) or any other clinical appointment (if available).

11. Continues professional development through in-service education, workshops, conferences and self-study necessary to maintain current knowledge applicable to the position.

12. Adhere to IHSC, PBNDS, ACA, NCCHC standards.

13. Maintain proficiency and accurately utilizes the IHSC electronic medical record.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• Associate degree in a behavioral science / specialty field.
• Two years of work experience in a mental health clinic or residential healthcare setting.

REQUIRED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION :

• American Association of Psychiatric Technicians (AAPT) certification at level three within 12 months of hire.
• Maintains current certification in either the American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS) or the American Red Cross CPR / BLS Course.

ABOUT THE ARORA GROUP

The Arora Group is an award-winning, Joint Commission-certified nationwide healthcare services company that, for over 25 years, has provided medical care to federal agencies.

Our mission is to provide world-class care and give our over 500 healthcare professionals opportunities to improve their skills, learn from the best, and serve the needs of our nation.

EOE AA M / F / Vet / Disability