A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
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Summary:
The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is responsible for the day-to-day and immediate supervision of all patients under our care. This includes routine supervision, completing intake and discharge processing, monitoring whereabouts, guiding patients to groups and activities, monitoring for appropriate behavior, transporting to appointments, and other duties as required.
Requirements:
Minimum of one (1) year experience working as a behavioral health technician in a substance abuse center, psychiatric facility, or other health care related and/or recovery setting. General knowledge of Excel, WORD, and Power Point, KIPU, Email, Tablet, and general desktop applications. Adults 18 years or above. Minimum high school diploma or equivalent preferred, some college work ideal.
Responsibilities:
The Behavioral Health Technician will provide constant and ongoing monitoring of all client's whereabouts. Communicate and enforce facility program rules. Observes and reports client's behaviors to supervisor and/or clinical team in a timely manner. Completes Intake procedures in KIPU according to policy and procedure. Completes Discharge procedures in KIPU according to policy and procedure. Completes patient belonging searches according to protocol. Logs in all valuables. Removes unauthorized items from day-to-day access. Prepares patient belongings for transfer or discharge. The BHT is responsible for confiscating prohibited items before entering the Community. Logs all financial and personal items into KIPU system. De-escalates clients as needed. Maintain communication with all Medical, Clinical, and Operations departments. Redirect inappropriate and/or unacceptable behavior. Ensure support of all scheduled client activities. Responsible for checking in KIPU for any OPEN intake forms. Conduct point of care drug testing according to CLIA guidelines for waved testing and facility protocols. Records and maintains documentation of all one on one services. Assist clinical team with Against Medical Advice (AMA) blocking. Maintain communication with manager for upcoming discharges and/or intakes. Assist in weekly store runs for clients as needed. Conducts patient room searches as directed by supervisor and/or clinical team. Responsible for moving clients to new rooms and assist housekeeping in flipping beds. Maintaining communication with housekeeping to ensure discharged patient rooms are prepped, cleaned, and disinfected. The Behavioral Health Technician will assist with all other duties as assigned by a supervisor.
Benefits We Offer:
Healthcare Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, and Employee paid expanded life Insurance Short Term and Long-Term Disability 96 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) Access to Free CEU's for professionals and licensed individuals EAP Services (Employee Assistance Program)
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$20.00 - $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 36.0 - 40.0 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): • What days of the week are you available to work? (Please be specific) Do you have experience with substance abuse or mental health field? Are you able to work 3 scheduled 12 hour shifts (7AM-7PM) without restriction?
