Behavioral Health Technician (Sobering PT)

Description:

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for ensuring a safe environment for intoxicated individuals needing services until recovered from acute intoxication of drugs or alcohol.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates a working knowledge of policy and procedure needed to ensure the continuum of services provided by Spokane Treatment and Recovery services. Prepare patient admission to the facility by completing patient screening, screen for potential medical issues, record patient vitals, and complete all agency forms in the admission packet. Maintain correct and concise records of patient progress and activities. Have a working knowledge of all STARS, Mental Health and other social service agencies within Spokane County and facilitate client movement through identified systems. Prepare and complete referral and discharge forms. Search and accurately inventory patient property. Check and record patient vital signs; respiration, skin color, temperature and blood alcohol level (BAL) as required in the policies. Assist with medication observation for patients. Answer phones and refer appropriately. Keep accurate count of all patients and perform periodic room checks. Assess patients' motivation for Withdrawal Management admission; work with patient for admission into Withdrawal Management or other services as needed. Answer phones and refer appropriately. Ensure safety of patients and staff by direct observation and following the policies and procedures. Attending all mandatory staff meetings. Adhere to HIPAA and 42 CFR laws and regulations to ensure patient confidentiality. General light cleaning such as laundry, mopping and maintaining clean communal areas and workspaces. Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

No prior experience or training. No education requirements.

Computer skills required:

Microsoft Office Suite Must apply for Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC) within 30 days of hire

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequently required to stand. Frequently required to walk. Occasionally required to sit. Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity. Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl. Continually required to talk or hear. Frequently exposed to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus.