Behavioral Health Technician

Amatus Health; Hagerstown (MD); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Zusammenfassung

Amatus Health in Hagerstown, Maryland is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician to support clients in recovery and assist clinical staff in maintaining a safe environment. You will help with intake, transportation, and routine program activities while observing and reporting changes in patient condition.

As a liaison between clients and staff, you will participate in admissions, provide shift reports, and support groups and trainings.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year experience in mental health field or related coursework.
• Ability to keep patients safe at all times.
• Professional demeanor and reliable work ethic.
• Valid driver’s license.

Aufgaben

• Establish and maintain rapport with patients.
• Assist with admissions and orientation.
• Maintain clear communication during client admits.
• Complete shift reports and checklists.
• Facilitate orientation groups.
• De-escalate and assist with AMA/ACA situations.
• Monitor family visits for patient safety.
• Support medication pass supervision as applicable.
• Keep facilities clean and organized.
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings.
• Exercise professional judgment and seek help as needed.

Kenntnisse

Empathy

Communication

Safety awareness

Professionalism

Driver's license

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Behavioral Health Technician

TruHealing

Located in Hagerstown, Maryland

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behavioral Health Technician to join our team at Amatus Health. As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will play a vital role in providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals in recovery.

About the Role

As a liaison between clients and clinical staff, your priority will be to assist in providing a safe environment for individuals in recovery. You will assist in the intake process and transportation needs for clients, answer client questions, and help clients adjust to the program routine. You will also observe and report to the medical staff any changes in a client's physical or mental condition, ensuring their safety and well-being is always top priority.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain healthy relationships with 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
• Monitor family visits to ensure patient safety
• Assist the medical department to monitor the patients during "medication pass" times (if applicable)
• Keep all properties and office spaces cleaned
• Participate in all staff meetings and trainings as scheduled
• Exercise sound professional judgment and seek assistance as necessary to effectively manage patients

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Paid Time Off

Requirements

• 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
• Valid Drivers License

About Us

At Amatus Health, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our team is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.