Behavioral health technician Jobs in Fort Wayne, IN

Duties / Responsibilities :

Below are the primary duties and essential functions of an employee in this position. While not all tasks may be performed by every employee in this role, all employees are expected to perform related tasks as needed. These essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Maintain a visible presence to the medical providers during clinic operating hours.
• Available for same day and scheduled initial consultations with patients referred by medical providers.
• Assess patients and diagnose mental health and / or substance use disorders.
• Create a treatment plan for patients based on the needs of the individual.
• Conduct brief intervention sessions with patients, with / without their families, to work towards goals in treatment.
• Performs brief, limited follow-up visits for selected patients.
• Refer patients to other healthcare professionals when necessary.
• Work with family members, as needed, as part of treatment for the patient.
• Work with any patients in crisis situations, evaluate risk and initiate appropriate response to promote patient safety.
• Complete CSSRS, CALM, and Safety Planning, or other crisis tools, and link to or provide necessary services that may include, but are not limited to, IPH admission, crisis planning, referral.
• Complete mental health and substance use evaluations for IPH discharged patients, high risk patients, critical care patients, and patients referred from psychiatric inpatient facilities outside Bowen Health, and other patients as needed, and link them to necessary services.
• Attend all required clinical supervision sessions and staff meetings.
• Provide counseling services using evidenced based practices, within CSO-approved clinical scope of practice, and complete required documentation of services rendered.
• Practice measurement-based care by the routine use of approved patient outcome measures.
• Practice in full alignment with Bowen Health and professional trade association ethics codes including, but not limited to maintaining strong, appropriate provider-patient boundaries and avoiding dual relationships.
• Maintain credentials with all applicable managed care contracts by completing the necessary paperwork and continuing education and returning it on a timely
• Communicate effectively with primary care providers regarding patient needs.
• Develop understanding and use of basic medical terminology.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Promise of Equal Opportunity and Fostering a Fair and Respectful Workplace :

Bowen Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and respectful workplace. We comply with all applicable laws, including the ADA and OSHA regulations, and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Safety is a priority for all employees.

Bowen Health prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected statuses. Bowen Health is dedicated to creating opportunities for all employees to thrive and support our mission of compassionate care.