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Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Technician

Spokane Treatment and RecoverySpokane, WA, US
15 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

JOB TITLE : Behavioral Health Technician

DEPARTMENT : Cub House

REPORTS TO : Clinical Supervisor

EMPLOYMENT STATUS : Full-time, benefits eligible

EXEMPTION STATUS : Non-Exempt

SUMMARY : This position is responsible for ensuring a safe environment for all by monitoring and documenting client’s behaviors and vital signs. Works collaboratively with clinicians and credentialed staff to complete routine duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Keep accurate count of all patients and perform periodic room checks.
  • Assist with medication observation for patients.
  • Answer phones and refer appropriately.
  • Conduct educational and informational community meetings.
  • Ensure safety of patients and staff by following the policies and procedures.
  • Attend 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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
  • QUALIFICATIONS :

  • No prior experience or training.
  • No education required.
  • Computer skills required : Microsoft Office Suite
  • COMPETENCIES :

  • Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; maintains healthy boundaries with clients and co-workers; Upholds organizational values.
  • Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Promotes a positive image of the company; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
  • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Maintains good attendance record; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
  • Initiative – Takes action; seeks new opportunities; Strives to see projects to completion; Asks for and offers help when needed.
  • Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
  • Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Communicates well; Good listening skills; Able to read and interpret written information.
  • Problem Solving - Ability to identify problems and concerns; uses problem solving skills and prior experiences to make responsible decisions.
  • Documentation - Effectively and accurately communicates client information within an electronic health records system in a timely manner.
  • Job Knowledge - Understands facets of job; Aware of duties and responsibilities; Keeps job knowledge current
  • Requirements :

    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.
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