Behavioral Health Tech II - Front Range

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Behavioral Health Tech II

Reports to : Milieu Manager

Job Category : Hourly Non-Exempt Full-Time Part-Time

Salary Range : $21.20 to $24.38 per hour

Job Site : Foundry Front Range (Broomfield)

Job Summary :

The Behavioral Health Tech II assists with providing direct patient care, possessing an intermediate level of understanding of the behaviors of clients with substance use and mental health disorders, and displaying an ability to interact in a therapeutic manner.

Education and Experience :

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CAT required, or must be actively pursuing and have completed 25% of CAT certification requirements.
• QMAP required, or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• CPR certification required.
• 1+ year of residential behavioral health experience required.

Required Skills / Abilities :

• Valid, unrestricted Driver's License.
• Must be 21 years of age or older (in order to be eligible to drive company vehicles when required).
• Ability to assist a diverse population of clients with cultural sensitivity, dignity, respect, and compassion.
• Ability to utilize de-escalation and crisis intervention skills when needed.
• Ability to listen well, take direction, make sound decisions, and use best judgment in various situations.
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Must be able to maintain personal and professional boundaries.
• Willingness to learn and have a teachable attitude.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Impeccable ethics and integrity.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Must be adept at quickly learning multiple computer systems and platforms.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Assist with admits by following all steps and protocols of orientation, including conducting searches and cataloging of personal items.
• Assist in searches, inspections, checks, and investigations as part of treatment procedures.
• Align and operate within the Medical and Clinical team's treatment plan for each client.
• Communicate and collaborate with supervisors and clinicians regarding client issues and notable progress.
• Identify emergency signals and situations and respond appropriately.
• Document client notes in appropriate systems.
• Ensure client engagement in programming and activities.
• Provide activity and appointment transportation for clients.
• Administer Urinalysis (UA) or Breath Alcohol (BA) tests as needed and document appropriately.
• Carry out CIWA, COWS and Vitals.
• Complete routine checks.
• Monitor and / or administer medications, answer questions regarding medications and use discretion with PRN requests.
• Conduct medication counts.
• Facilitate client group sessions and ensure proper documentation.
• Act as mentor to new staff who are learning and shadowing.
• Participate in shift exchange, discussing any pertinent changes in the clients' status (clinical, medical, behavioral, etc.).
• Create and maintain a safe, comfortable, and client-focused treatment environment by using therapeutic skills.
• Maintain strict confidentiality, HIPAA, and 42CFR Part 2 compliance.
• Adhere to facility policy and procedures, State & Federal law, and accrediting agency regulations and standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements :

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working / typing on a computer.
• Sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, climb steps, hear, see, speak.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Driving in all weather conditions.

This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.