Behavioral Health Technician

MedStar Health; Littleton (CO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for their Acute Care Campus in Littleton, CO. This role involves crisis assessment and client care in a supportive team environment. Competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth are offered, including participation in the Loan Repayment Program.

Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings 401k with company match

Excellent Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Positive, collaborative team culture

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Some college coursework in Human Services, Nursing Assistant Certification preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team and establish rapport in a crisis setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor client safety and provide crisis assessment.
• Assist clients with daily living activities.
• Facilitate groups and activities for skills development.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Monitoring

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college coursework in Human Services

Nursing Assistant Certification

Job description

Description

Behavioral Health Technician

AllHealth Network is currently looking for qualified Behavioral Health Technicians to join our team of passionate behavioral health service professionals to join our Acute Care Campus. As a team we strive every day to nurture growth and recovery by caring for each other, our clients, and our future.

Pay Rate:

$20 - $23/hr

Plus $3 per hour shift differential for hours worked between 5PM & 7AM on Monday through Friday and for all hours worked on Saturday and Sunday.

Job Description:

Behavioral Health Technician

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide crisis assessment, monitoring, and client care in an environment that optimizes safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/clinical care errors, while providing support to the people receiving services.


• Monitor the clinical milieu including accountability for completion of routine 15-minute, 30-minute and line-of-sight checks. Initiate regular interactions with clients to observe client mental status and safety risk on the unit


• Assist clients in activities of daily living and lead supportive care initiatives


• Provide opportunities, through daily interaction, for clients to achieve optimal wellness during an acute mental health crisis while aligning with treatment goals


• Facilitate some groups and activities to assist clients in developing skills to help them problem solve, reduce crisis response, meet goals, and prepare for discharge to the community


• Assist with admission and discharge of clients


• Perform building safety checks on every shift and document findings


• BHT's may be asked to drive and/or transport clients as part of their job responsibilities, and must have approval from Human Resources prior to driving for business purposes.


• Actively participate in crisis management, including de-escalation when a person is in crisis or at risk of escalating on the unit


• Ensure timely documentation of all interventions provided. Ensure all clinical and administrative documentation is written according to regulatory guidelines


• Demonstrate good communication and professionalism with clients, co-workers and outside agency personnel in order to provide high quality services and enhance community relationships


• Follow all AllHealth Network policies and procedures


• Complete all required trainings as listed in Relias Learning (both online training and face-to-face training) within required timelines


• Perform other duties as required within the scope of the position and the experience, education and ability of the employee.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED Required


• Some college coursework in Human Services, Nursing Assistant Certification and/or prior experience working in a behavioral health setting.


• Ability to establish trust and rapport with individuals in an acute care setting and their support systems, including families, significant others and caretakers.


• Ability to assess and intervene in a high-intensity, crisis environment.


• Ability to document according to guidelines in the Electronic Health Record


• Ability to work as part of a team


• AllHealth Network does not employ former or current clients or family members of clients receiving treatment at any AllHealth Network facilities.

Shift/Location:

Full Time

12-hour shifts

• Sunday, Monday, Tuesday from 7:00 pm - 7:30 am

Located at our Acute Care Campus in Littleton, CO, where we provide direct care and management for clients experiencing acute mental health crises.

Benefits & Perks:

First, you would be joining one of Denver's Top Places to Work! We are honored to receive this amazing award, and we know it is recognition from our engaged staff who believe they are taken care of, listened to, and believe they are part of something bigger.

Our facility is approved by the Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC), and we offer our employees the opportunity to participate in our Loan Repayment Program. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:

• Positive, collaborative team culture


• Competitive compensation structure


• Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts


• Retirement Savings 401k, company match up to 50% of the first 6% contributed


• Relocation Assistance/Sign-On Bonus




• Please keep in mind that while sign-on bonuses may be advertised, AllHealth Network maintains a policy of not offering these bonuses to current internal employees. We appreciate your understanding and continued commitment to our team




• Excellent Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Off


• Additional Benefits

Please apply and you will be joining the amazing mission to be the most impactful growth and recovery provider with communities that need us most.

Qualifications

Education

High School of Diploma/GED (required)

Licenses & Certifications

CNA (preferred)

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