Behavioral Health Technician - Floater

Behavioral Health Technician - Floater

Reports to: Executive Director or Milieu Manager

Job Category: Hourly | Non-Exempt | Full-Time | Part-Time | PRN

Starting Salary: $26.25/hour (pay is dependent on applicant’s experience and relevant certifications/licenses obtained)

Job Site: Foundry - Ranch | Steamboat Springs

Job Summary:

The Behavioral Health Technician assists with providing direct patient care and helps maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services fields preferred, high school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of customer service or behavioral health experience preferred.
• EMT, CNA, CMA preferred but not required.
• QMAP preferred but not required.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Must be available to work any shift throughout the week with the potential to work the same shift (e.g. overnight) for extended periods of time.
• Cover needed shifts on short notice.
• Proficient in each shifts' responsibilities (1st, 2nd, overnight).
• Ability to provide outstanding client service and care with compassion and discretion.
• Impeccable ethics and integrity.
• Valid, non-restricted Driver's License.
• Must have a plan to obtain Certified Addiction Technician (CAT) certification within 18 months of hire.
• Current CPR certification or ability to gain certification within the first 30 days of employment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to take direction, make sound decisions, and use best judgment in various situations.
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong listening skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s EMR system.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist clinical, admissions, administrative, and medical teams.
• Assist a diverse population of clients with cultural sensitivity, dignity, and respect.
• Display constant awareness ensuring milieu management is in line with the company’s mission statement, policies and procedures.
• Create and maintain a safe, comfortable, and client-focused treatment environment by using therapeutic skills.
• Maintains strict confidentiality, HIPAA, and 42CFR Part 2 compliance. 
• Adhere to facility policy and procedures, State & Federal law, and accrediting agency regulations and standards.
• Complete all duties assigned to the shift.
• Coordinate and assist with all activities, including monitoring attendance and safety while offering support/observation. 
• Provide activity and appointment transportation for clients.
• Monitor and record observations of clients, document concise notes in Electronic Medical Records and communication systems within times determined by company policies.
• Administer Urinalysis (UA) or Breath Alcohol (BA) tests as needed and document appropriately.
• Carry out CIWA, COWS and Vitals.
• Monitor and/or administer medications, answer questions regarding medications and use discretion with PRN requests.
• Conduct medication counts. 
• Identify emergency signals and situations and respond appropriately.
• Participate in shift exchange, discussing any pertinent changes in the clients’ status (clinical, medical, behavioral, etc.). 
• Attend all required meetings and acknowledge responsibilities for company mission, policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to maneuver uneven terrain to access various on-site buildings.
• Sit, walk, bend, reach, climb steps.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. 

This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Health and Wellness

• Medical, dental and vision insurance*
• Supplemental accident and hospital indemnity coverage*
• Voluntary Term Life insurance*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly wellness reimbursement*
  

Financial

• Competitive salary
• Employee recognition and rewards programs
• Employee referral incentive program

Work/Life Perks

• Professional growth and development
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Generous vacation policy (non-exempt)*
  
• Unlimited vacation policy (exempt)*
• Paid sick days
• Paid holidays (exempt) or ability to earn 1.5x base hourly rate (non-exempt)
  

*Full-time employees