Job Description
Behavioral Health Technician - Floater
Reports to: Executive Director
Job Category: Hourly | Non-Exempt | Full-Time | Part-Time
Starting Salary: $26.25/hour
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.
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.
- 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.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to take direction, make sound decisions, and use best judgment in various situations.
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.
- Maintain strict confidentiality, HIPAA, and 42CFR Part 2 compliance.
- Complete all duties assigned to the shift.
- Adhere to facility policy and procedures, State & Federal law, and accrediting agency regulations and standards.
- 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.
- 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.
- Administer Urinalysis (UA) or Breath Alcohol (BA) tests as needed and document appropriately.
- Identify emergency signals and situations and respond appropriately.
- Training colleagues as needed.
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.
- Driving in all weather conditions.
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