Behavioral Health Technician (Cub House-Grave Shift)

Job Type


Part-time

Description

JOB TITLE: Behavioral Health Technician


DEPARTMENT: Cub House

REPORTS TO: Clinical Supervisor


EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part- time, limited benefit eligibility

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.

Salary Description


$17.25-$19.95 DOE plus shift differentials