Behavioral health technician Jobs in Omaha, NE

Performs intake assessments on patients coordinates care plans and facilitates discharge planning within the Residential Treatment Center (RTC).

Monday through Friday; 8 AM to 5 PM

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES :

Partners with intake team members to perform intake assessments assist with collecting consent for treatment release of information and provide program orientation.

• Facilitates care for the patient through referral to appropriate resources in the community or within the Boys Town system.
• Provides leadership in the identification and acquisition of resources (local state and federal) for patients and their families.

Participates in the multi-disciplinary RTC team by assisting with a variety of tasks to include but not limited to data collection / analysis / reporting (trends youth served funding follow-up etc.) answering referral calls / questions coordinating activities / follow-up steps / procedures and acting as a resource for physicians and therapists.

Assumes the duties of the discharge planning coordinator. Will provide oversight of the discharge planning process. A daily review of the active patient discharge plans will be completed as needed.

Reassess the discharge planning process on an on-going basis (i.e. at least quarterly) review discharge plans in closed medical record review to determine staff responsiveness to the patients post-discharge needs and review re-admissions for trends.

Coordinates activities / follow-up to meet identified needs of mental health patients and their families.

Maintains patient records prepares complete accurate and timely reports and monitors progress toward treatment goals.

Complies with all applicable standards statutes rules regulations policies and procedures.

Maintains working knowledge of relevant medical / legal issues that impact patient care.

Participates in quality improvement activities through staff meetings committees continuing educational and professional activities.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Ability to utilize a variety of computer programs and applications to manage work familiarity with Windows and Office programs.

Ability to communicate concisely orally and in writing with patients families and staff and to collaborate with members of the health care leadership team and community agencies to enhance care of the patient.

Knowledge of community resources.

Ability to work with diverse patient groups and their families.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelors degree from an accredited school of social work required.

Certification Licensure or Provisional Licensure as a Social Worker in the State of NE required.

Minimum 21 years of age required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Minimum of two years of experience working with the social services needs of the child and adolescent mentally ill population preferred.

Minimum of two years experience in utilization review and / or other healthcare related practices preferred.

Other Duties : This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS EQUIPMENT USAGE WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Light to medium work occasional squatting kneeling negotiating to the ground into a quadruped position crawling lying on the ground while maintaining a variable static force to restrain a child or simulate restraining. Requires functional use of bilateral lower extremities to complete these tasks as the restraint required will dictate employee position and duration of the task lasting up to 3 minutes. Occasional forceful exertion of the upper extremities while restraining a child or simulating restraints that would require function strength and range of motion the upper extremities and trunk. Force is variable depending on restraint may be up to 50lbs of static force and up to 3 minutes. Walking and standing varies throughout the day. Subject to outside environmental conditions occasionally and inside conditions frequently. Includes constant interruptions inappropriate behaviors and the potential for verbal and physical threats from youth.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths views and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team one that makes better decisions drives innovation and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town :

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha Nebraska into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977 our services branched out into the health care and research fields offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Towns mission which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children families patients and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties skills or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity and / or expression national origin age disability or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process contact us at 1-.

Key Skills

Motivational Interviewing,Acute Care,Crisis Intervention,Behavioral Health,Intake Experience,Hospice Care,Case Management,Home Care,Child Welfare,Experience with Children,Social Work,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1