Behavioral Health Technician

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Behavioral Health Technician

Statement of Purpose

The Mental Health Tech fulfills the assigned role as a part of the treatment team, maintaining the well-being of clients and integrity of the program. Provides client supervision and staff/unit support as assigned. The Mental Health Worker reports directly to the Program Director.

Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

1. Completes admission procedures on new clients including tech paperwork, room assignments, and initial orientation.

1. Conducts property searches of clients as required by program standards.

1. Performs urine drug screen testing of clients as required.

1. Performs Medication call supervision as required.

1. Provides transportation services including patient transportation, donation pick-ups, agency errands, etc.

1. Attends in-service training and educational workshops.

1. Attends all required staff meetings.

1. Knowledge of mental health, drug and alcohol abuse, family systems and various recovery resources in the community such as Smart Recovery/other resources in the community.

1. Develop and maintain individualized records of client progress (shift notes) and participation in treatment including admission and discharge, individual sessions, group facilitation, family, vocational (both individual and group) literacy training and other occasions as appropriate. Technician will not be doing any treatment planning or counseling services unless registered to do so. Restricted EHR access.

1. Ability to write clear (and concise) statements, summarizing client’s feelings, expressions, resistance and response to their treatment plan; goals and objectives. Includes letters to referral agencies, courts/probation.

1. Ability to confront behavioral changes, identifies a crisis, and recognize when additional assistance is necessary.

1. Ability to recognize personal recovery issues that have an impact on job performance and interactions with clients.

1. Fully understands and maintains policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and patient confidentiality.

1. Ability to demonstrate respect for cultural and lifestyle diversities of clients and staff.

1. Basic knowledge of referrals, both in and out of the program.

1. Working knowledge of the philosophy and approach Smart Recovery and 12 step program (if client would like 12 step program).

1. Ability to communicate clearly, with clients, staff, peers, supervisors and non-company resources.

Technician Competencies and Performance Expectations

All Technicians are expected to:

1. Document client intake and treatment progress (shift notes)
2. Identify a crisis
3. Support clients in need
4. Liaison with and refer to treatment team, inside and outside agencies
5. Asses and report client behavioral changes
6. Identify personal boundaries and be able to work as part of the treatment team
7. Adhere to professional standards
8. Recognize personal biases working within diverse populations

Prerequisite Qualifications

Following are the qualifications required to perform the essential functions of this position. Qualifications may be subject to modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Specific qualifications may vary based on assignment.

_____ Must be at least 18 years of age

_____ High School Diploma or equivalency required.

_____ Must have one year full-time experience, or its part-time equivalent working in a program serving persons with mental disabilities. If this experience requirement is not met, a plan of supervision must be completed. If facilitating groups, must be registered or certified by an approved agency.

_____ Class “C” Driver’s License (if driving for company), otherwise, will need Photo ID.

_____ First Aid certification required, obtain upon employment and maintain current thereafter.

_____ CPR certification required, obtain upon employment and maintain current thereafter.

_____ Criminal Background Clearance required

_____ Health Screen required

_____ Negative TB Test Results required

_____ Develop computer skills adequate to perform word processing duties upon employment.

_____ Water safety training and certificate

Vision, hearing, manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination must be adequate for performance of job duties. Able to sit at desk, use keyboard, write and physically perform other job duties. Able to move about the facility to observe clients and staff.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.

Modality Specific Job Responsibilities

Duties may vary based on assignment. Employee shall receive, concurrent with this job description, the specific orientation necessary for their specific job.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in this position.

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Employee Name (Print):__________________________________________________________

Employee signature: _______________________________ Date:_________________

Supervisor signature: _______________________________ Date:_________________