Behavioral Health Technician I Full time /Part time /PRN
2 days ago
Springfield
Location: Springfield, MO. Employment Type: Part-time The Behavioral Health Technician I position is responsible for providing direct and supportive care to clients/patients. Duties generally include, but are not limited to, providing general oversight of day to day activities and at times, redirect of clients/patients; health monitoring (vital signs), intervene/respond to crisis and communicate with established treatment team, facilitate group education/structured activities, and/or transport clients/patients as needed. Behavioral Health Technicians are responsible for possessing a basic understanding of client/patient treatment plan, monitoring and documenting client/patient behavior and providing safe, therapeutic, and /supportive environment for clients/patients. For Residential Facility and Withdrawal Management: • Admit, supervise, monitor, transfer, and discharge clients/patients., • Ensure monitoring of vital signs, signs and symptoms of withdrawal, and possess knowledge to determine need for escalation to medical intervention when critical symptoms present., • Obtain and record vital signs and relevant medical symptoms per policy and/or as indicated by medical personnel when applicable., • Oversee medication administration per policy and procedure and as permitted by appropriate training certifications/permissions., • Adhere to all medication policies and work with trained nursing staff to ensure all medication policies are followed whether self-administered by client/patient or staff-administered when appropriate training permits., • Maintains accurate records of client medications and documents the self-administration of medications by clients or staff administration of medications., • Monitors client self-administration of over the counter (OTC) medications, as well as the inventory and storage of OTC medications., • Properly documents client's reported blood glucose level as indicated and maintains agency approved equipment per manufacturer's guidelines., • Reports medication errors and/or medication discrepancies per agency policy and procedures., • Follows Medication Storage and Destruction Policy & Procedure., • Screen and monitor clients/patients for signs and symptoms of withdrawal to ensure that safety and recovery needs are being met (when applicable)., • Facilitate client/patient supervision checks per policy and/or procedure or when indicated by a safety/precautions plan. For Residential Care Facility (RCF): • Assist clients/patients with personal care (e.g. grooming, bathing, dressing, etc.) when needed., • Admit, supervise, monitor, transfer, and discharge clients/patients., • Ensure monitoring of vital signs and possess knowledge to determine need for escalation to medical intervention when critical symptoms present., • Obtain and record vital signs and relevant medical symptoms per policy and/or as indicated by medical personnel when applicable., • Oversee medication administration per policy and procedure and as permitted by appropriate training certifications/permissions., • Adhere to all medication policies and work with trained nursing staff to ensure all medication policies are followed whether self-administered by client/patient or staff-administered when appropriate training permits., • Maintains accurate records of client medications and documents the self-administration of medications by clients or staff administration of medications., • Monitors client self-administration of over the counter (OTC) medications, as well as the inventory and storage of OTC medications., • Properly documents client's reported blood glucose level as indicated and maintains agency approved equipment per manufacturer's guidelines., • Reports medication errors and/or medication discrepancies per agency policy and procedures., • Follows Medication Storage and Destruction Policy & Procedure., • Note: Any self-administration of medication has to be with physician orders (whether OTC or prescribed medications)., • Facilitate client/patient supervision checks per policy and/or procedure or when indicated by a safety/precautions plan. For all locations: • Encourage clients/patients to adhere to program expectations and rules in a trauma informed manner and communicate concerning behaviors to the treatment team and supervisor as soon as possible. The supervisor and/or treatment team will assist with developing/implementing therapeutic interventions., • Participate as an active member of the treatment team by helping to identify client's strengths, needs, abilities and preferences., • Document and/or report at shift change and/or in client/patient record any exceptional behavior and/or areas of concerns related to client's behaviors/interactions., • Assist in admission/orientation process with regard to client rights and rules under the supervision of the assigned supervisor. This may include obtaining vital signs, safety search of client/patient and/or belongings and collecting any urine/lab specimens for testing., • Facilitate urine collection, testing, lab send-offs, and document in the client record following policy and procedures., • Operate telephone system, record incoming messages accurately, place telephone calls as necessary or directed practicing good customer service skills and respond to crisis calls as necessary communicating with supervisor and/or treatment team in a timely manner., • Assist, educate, and redirect clients/patients in performing daily activities as needed., • Monitor client activities and document client activities occurring on shifts that are relevant to client's/patient's progress or behavior, including bed check documentation during overnight shifts., • Ensure all clients/patients are accounted and present in scheduled activities., • Foster adaptive behavior in clients by encouraging positive social interaction and role-modeling a solution focused approached to issues of concern., • Ensure precaution protocols are adhered to and appropriate documentation occurs., • Assist in monitoring general health conditions of clients/patients facilitating communications with the supervisor or treatment team in a timely manner., • Prepare for and facilitate group rehabilitative support, education, recovery skills, or recreation groups as scheduled and assigned. NOTE: In some programs, this may be a core aspect of job duties., • Provide client/patient transportation as needed to and from appointments. NOTE: In some programs, this may be a core aspect of job duties., • Maintain a standard of behavior that is, at all times, consistent with Organization Code of Conduct and program philosophy., • Complete all mandatory trainings within the required time frame within State Regulatory/CARF Standards., • Attend staff meetings, treatment team meetings, training sessions, etc. as requested by supervisors., • Maintains a safe and clean environment by observing general rules of good housekeeping., • Reports maintenance problems, broken or malfunctioning equipment, other mechanical safety concerns following established reporting procedures., • Be knowledgeable and adhere to all program policies and procedures., • Demonstrate interest in long term and short-term goals and objectives of the organization., • Other duties as assigned by Leadership., • Knowledge of confidentiality laws governing the treatment of substance use and mental health disorder treatment., • Capable of communicating ideas clearly and effectively both verbally and written to produce clear and concise reports., • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals., • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals., • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence., • Ability to speak effectively with clients, Employees of organization, family members and other community contacts., • Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form., • Basic key-boarding skills and navigate/enter notes within electronic medical record., • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables within standardized situations., • Ability to establish rapport with client/patient population while maintaining appropriate boundaries., • High School education OR equivalent and two (2) years responsible employment, • Experience in Human Services or related field preferred. OR • Exceptions to the qualifications listed may be made by the appropriate Executive Team member. For Residential Care Facility (RCF): • Become credentialed as a Level 1 Med Aid (LIMA) and be Insulin Certified within the first ninety (90) days in position.
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