Behavioral Health Technician- Days and NOC

Behavioral Health Technician- Days and NOC Thira Health - 2.7 Bellevue, WA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $22 - $27 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Behavioral interventions Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) Collaborate with healthcare professionals Hospital patient safety Bachelor's degree in social work Patient monitoring Electronic health records (EHR) management Achieving HIPAA compliance Maintaining patient confidentiality Bachelor's degree in psychology Associate's degree in psychology HIPAA English Patient safety Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise Nutrition Driver's License Food & beverage industry Working with individuals with trauma-related disorders Psychology Food service Working with individuals with eating disorders Dietetics Patient progress monitoring Patient interaction Passenger pickup and drop-off Productivity software Progress documentation Social Work Nutrition education Working with individuals with substance use disorders Associate's degree Crisis management Interdisciplinary behavioral health coordination Patient transport Communication skills Technical Proficiency Entry level Patient observation Full Job Description Primary Purpose and Function The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for, under the direction of a licensed mental health professional, working as an active participant of the treatment team by assisting in the maintenance of a safe and therapeutic environment. The BHT supervises patients and leads structured activities in the treatment milieu during breaks and mealtimes. Additionally helps to facilitate effective engagement with staff and other patients. Shifts Needed Friday-Sunday 6am-4:30pm (3x12) Tuesday-Friday 10am - 8:30pm (4x10) Wednesday-Friday 8am-6:30pm (4x10) Thursday,Friday 6pm-7am (2x12) NOC Sunday, Monday 6pm-7am (2x12) NOC Required Qualifications Associate's or bachelor's level degree in Psychology, Social Work, Dietetics or related field, or relevant work experience Must possess a valid WA state driver's license; successfully pass THIRA's Driver Assessment Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and the ability to use various software programs Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background check (Federal and state) Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends & holidays as needed Must possess current and active Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration (AAC credentials) or ability to obtain one within initial 30 days of employment Preferred Qualifications Prior work experience in clinical/therapeutic settings preferred; work experience with eating disorders, trauma, chemical dependency, mood disorders, and/or anxiety disorders preferred Prior work experience in food service setting or related field Experience working in PHP, IOP, residential or IPU environment Crisis management experience Experience and literacy with medical practice software &

EMR Addendum A:

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities Support and assist licensed healthcare providers (including therapists, dietitians, prescribers, and nurses) in creating and maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu environment Observe and report changes in patient's behaviors, physical symptoms, and mental health status to the clinical team Serve as point of contact for new patients entering the program orienting them to program structure, space, and rules Participate in milieu activities, reinforce effective interactions, and provide redirection for ineffective interactions Provide supported interventions in the milieu to facilitate patients practicing DBT skills Provide one-to-one supervision of patients requiring increased observation Model and encourage patients to engage in eating per dietary philosophy Provide regular meal and snack monitoring and meal coaching to patients Assist with and/or conduct nutrition-based educational groups on various relevant topics as needed Observe patient dietary behaviors and report progress to clinical team as relevant Accompany and safely drive/transport patients and therapeutic staff on recreational and therapeutic outings and ensure patient safety Escort patients to the restroom to ensure appropriate use of the facility Communicate with patients and family members regarding attendance and absences as needed Maintain infection control standards within our facility and ensure staff and patients uphold procedures and standards as relevant Communicate needed information across shifts and treatment team Complete rounds on patients at frequency determined by clinical team when needed and document appropriately

Addendum B:

General Responsibilities & Expectations Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function Support and maintain policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and patient confidentiality; monitor documents according to company and HIPAA policies. Report any immediate safety hazards to appropriate supervisory personnel or maintenance personnel. Adhere to WA State Requirements for Mandated Reporting when applicable and communicate relevant information to licensed staff Demonstrate awareness and respect for diverse patients and staff Adheres to THIRA Health's compliance standards, Ethics and Code of Conduct Policy and Conflict of Interest Policy Attend and actively participate in all required THIRA meetings, trainings, and all other coverage, duties, and special projects as assigned Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and judgement with sensitive and confidential matters, including PII, PHI, and HIPAA requirements Possess strong verbal and written English communication skills Demonstrated ability to multi-task Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision Maintain focus on THIRA's core principles, priorities, and patient-centered culture Effectively communicate with all levels of staff, visitors, healthcare professionals, marketers, and the public in a professional, sensitive, and interpersonal manner Working Environment Work is performed primarily indoors. Lighting is artificial with some natural. Equipment used includes standard office equipment, i.e., computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, printer, and scanner. Physical demands include sitting, walking, standing, bending over, repetitive use of hands, and lifting up to 25lbs. This position requires close contact with all THIRA Health staff and mental health patients. Hours and days can vary within a Saturday through Friday workweek. Our Benefits Sero Mental Health and its subsidiary companies are proud to offer full-time employees and their dependents enrollment in multi-level medical, dental, and vision health benefits with substantial employer premium contributions. Additionally, the company offers employer paid Life Insurance and AD&D, Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and Employee Assistance Plans. Employees can choose from a variety of voluntary benefits including Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Short Term Disability Coverage, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Plans, Critical Illness Coverage, and Legal Assistance. Furthermore, the company offers generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay. Both full and part-time employees can enroll in the company's 401(K) Retirement Plans with company match of 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2% contributed per paycheck. Employees contributing to their 401K plan are 100% vested immediately upon becoming eligible for the company match. All benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following 30 days of hire. Compensation range for the Behavioral Health Technician role is $22/hr-$27/hr. The range provided is for Washington based hires only and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates in other locations other than WA may differ based on the cost of living in that geographic location. #priority

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person