1st Shift Behavioral Health Technician - Safety & Support

Amatus Health; Bethlehem (NH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Amatus Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to serve as a liaison between clients and clinical staff, helping maintain a safe environment in recovery. You will assist in intake and transportation, observe and report changes, and help clients adjust to the program routine.

You will observe and report to medical staff any changes in a client’s condition and ensure safety and wellbeing are the top priority.

Qualifications

• A High School diploma or GED.
• 1+ Years experience in Mental Health Field (or corresponding college coursework) - preferable.
• Ability and desire to keep patients safe at all times.
• Professional demeanor and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain healthy relationships with the patients.
• Assist with the admission process on new patient admissions and orientation procedures and schedules.
• Maintain constant and clear communication during a client admit.
• Complete timely and accurate shift reports and checklists at the end of each shift.
• Facilitate orientation groups or meetings with patients.
• De-escalate and assist with patients leaving treatment AMA/ACA and other patient problems.
• Know how many patients are on property and where they are at all times by completing queue checks.
• Monitor family visits to ensure patient safety.
• Assist the medical department to monitor the patients during medication pass times.
• Keep all properties and office spaces cleaned and organized.
• Participate in all staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.

Skills

Patient safety

Communication

De-escalation

Professional demeanor

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Amatus Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to serve as a liaison between clients and clinical staff, helping maintain a safe environment in recovery. You will assist in intake and transportation, observe and report changes, and help clients adjust to the program routine.

You will observe and report to medical staff any changes in a client’s condition and ensure safety and wellbeing are the top priority.