Behavioral Health Technician - Full Time - Atu - Regional Crisis Center - Durango, Co

Behavioral Health Technician - Full Time - ATU - Regional Crisis Center - Durango, CO

Axis aspires to be a great place to work with our commitment to diversity, commitment to pay equity and by providing a culture of change and intrapreneurship.

At our clinics, we provide a wide range of resources for our patients. We have recovery groups, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), specialized mental health outpatient programs, primary care, diabetes education, crisis services, resource navigators, insurance enrollment specialists, tele-video systems to access our locations across the region and more. We work to make sure you have what you need at your fingertips to be successful in your position and support your patient in their road to recovery.

Commitment to Diversity:We are committed to ending bias and discrimination in our community and ensuring equity within all aspects of our organization. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Commitment to Pay Equity:We are committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history). Toward the principle of equal pay for equal work, we post and hire within defined hiring salary ranges. We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range.

Position Summary:The role of the Behavioral Health Technician is provide supportive services and monitor and direct compliance with rules, guidelines, and directives for clients within a 24-hour residential care unit. Participates as a member of the service delivery team to assist with the individual care plans for program clients in accordance with policies, rules, regulations, and directives that apply. May also be asked to provide similar services in other locations as needed.

Our ideal candidate for our Behavioral Health Technicianposition will have their high school degree, or equivalent, a bachelor's degree is preferred. Experience in the 12 Step recovery, medical and mental health fields is helpful.

Salary: Starting at $20.00 (Starting rate $17.50 + Locale $2.50 = $20.00) - $22.60 per hour. Preferred education and experience is considered.

Benefits:

• Medical (HDHP or PPO) Long Term Disability
• 401k offering up to 6% match Short Term Disability
• Health Savings Account Dental
• Flexible Spending Account Vision
• Dependent Care Account Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance College Invest plans
• Annual Wellness Benefits Personal Days
• Loan Repayment Programs (9) Company Paid Holidays
• (3) weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment.
• On-going training & educational opportunities for professional development are also available.

Physical demands:Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand, or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have ability to sit for longer periods at a computer. Employee must be able to travel between AHS locations. Possible potential exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. AHS may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of AA/NA very helpful.
• A high degree of emotional maturity and the ability to maintain a level of courtesy and professional decorum in adverse circumstances.
• Basic counseling skills including the ability to listen without judging, empathizing with the client, and being able to respond appropriately.
• The ability to function at peak performance levels during nighttime hours if required.
• Ability to observe and describe behavior and/or symptomatic changes.
• Ability to seek supervision when needed.
• Need to possess good communication skills and ability to provide constructive feedback to other staff.
• Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications to include MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Internet Access.
• Ability to follow established universal precautions and report potential exposure to a communicable disease immediately.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone. Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes-hectic environment with frequent interruptions.
• Must have current driver's license and ability to be commercially insured and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with AHS commercial insurance agency.
• Occasional travel required.
• Ability to take on additional duties when necessary.

• Continued employment in position is contingent upon satisfactory completion of various required trainings and inoculations sequences including but not limited to the following: Hepatitis, Infectious Disease.

• Must be knowledgeable regarding patient health information and HIPAA compliance.
• Must be organized and demonstrate the ability to follow guidelines.
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to be self-directed.
• Must demonstrate the ability to follow the organization's confidentiality and security rules.

Additional eligibility requirements:Annual Flu immunization, Annual TB screening, CPI training within 90 days of hire, BLS PRO certification required within 90 days of hire.

About our Axis Health System: We are the leading provider of Behavioral Health and integrated (primary, dental, and Behavioral Health) care on the Western Slope of Colorado. As a therapist in our clinic, you'll have access to a wide range of resources for your patients. We have recovery groups, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), specialized mental health outpatient programs, primary care, diabetes education, crisis services, resource navigators, insurance enrollment specialists, tele-video systems to access our locations across the region and more. We work to make sure you have what you need at your fingertips to be successful in your position and support your patient in their road to recovery.

Our concept of integrated, whole person, healthcare is population-based, patient-centered, outcome-driven and technology-enabled. Health and wellness are not program components; they are a central tenet of our approach. Our mission to make a meaningful difference through healthcare innovation and caring for the whole person.

If you are a dedicated professional who aspires to be part of an innovative culture and is interested in mission-driven healthcare,Axis Health System is a great fit for you.

Please visit our website athttp://www.axishealthsystem.org, to apply for this position and for more information about our organization.

About Durango/Pagosa Springs:

If you're interested in Rocky Mountain wildlife, white water rafting, hiking in to discover nature's most beautiful waterfalls, or a breathtaking car ride on the San Juan Skyway, then Durango and Pagosa Springs are the place for you! As with so many areas on the Western Slope, you have now entered an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. Just minutes from zip lining through the treetops, to soaking in thePiedra River Hot Springs, located in the national forest, after a day of hiking any one of the many trails, and when the season is right, you can be snowboarding or camping in the mountains that surround this beautiful area. Take a ride on the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train and enjoy the stunning views of the San Juan National Forest. You're also a mere 35-minute car ride to Mesa Verde National Park. Just outside the doors of our clinics, you'll find beautiful parks with walking paths and opens spaces to enjoy. Durango has an airport located minutes from our clinics which has service to Denver, Phoenix and Dallas-Fort Worth daily. Learn more about our area here: Visit Durango, CO | Official Tourism Site of Durango, Colorado