Behavioral Health Technician - Crisis Triage Center

kitsapmentalhealth; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

PTO: up to 19 days + 2 mental health +

Fully Paid YMCA Membership

Life & Disability Insurance

Student Loan Assistance & Professional

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Wellness App (2MorrowHealth)

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

kitsapmentalhealth is hiring a Behavioral Health Tech for our Crisis Triage Center in Bremerton, WA. The role supports clients with daily basic needs, safety checks, meal prep, and group activities under supervision.

This entry-level position requires a Washington Food Handler card and Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration (obtainable after hire). Relevant experience with mental illness is a plus and training is provided.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with no prior related work experience.
• Valid Washington Food Handler card (obtainable after hire).
• Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration (obtainable after hire).
• Preferred: at least two years of relevant experience.
• Experience with clients with severe and persistent mental illness is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Meet clients' daily health and safety needs, including meal prep and safety checks.
• Monitor clients according to observation levels and provide transportation as directed.
• Complete electronic and paper charting and data entry per KMHS guidelines.
• Participate in clinical activities; facilitate groups and record nutrition, sleep, vitals.
• Finish paperwork for admission/discharge and maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Attend mandatory trainings and keep required documentation up to date.

Education

Food Handler Card (Washington)

Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration

Job description

Behavioral Health Tech - Crisis Triage Center Hiring Range: $22.90- $28.05 per hour

Additional Shift Differentials as high as $1.25 per hour

Shifts can include days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Benefits at a Glance

• Comprehensive Coverage: Health, Dental & Vision
• Generous PTO: Up to 19 days + 2 mental health days + 10 holidays (pro-rated for part-time)
• Fully Paid YMCA Membership for you and eligible family members
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Free Wellness App (2MorrowHealth)
• Collaborative, Supportive Team Environment

Primary Responsibilities

• Take appropriate measures to meet the client's daily basic needs for health and safety, including but not limited to the following tasks:
  1. Prepare and serve meals,
  2. Conduct safety checks of the units,
  3. Monitor clients according to the assigned levels of observation,
  4. Provide transportation as directed by a supervisor,
  5. Assist in maintaining a clean work environment,
  6. Assist in maintaining a sufficient inventory of food and non-food items
• Complete all required electronic and paper charting, documentation, and data entry of clients as outlined in the appropriate KMHS guidelines, manuals, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in clinical activities as directed by a supervisor, including but not limited to:
  1. Facilitate approved group activities
  2. Conduct ongoing observation and assessment of the client's mental status during each shift,
  3. Record client nutritional intake, sleep, and vitals,
  4. Run treatment groups on shift
  5. Take referrals appropriately
  6. Follow specific behavioral protocols for clients as directed by a supervisor, and
• Complete all paperwork involved in providing direct client care, including but not limited to the following:
  1. Paperwork relating to admission and discharge,
  2. Confidentiality,
  3. Client rights,
  4. Client inventories,
  5. Tracking sheets
• Attend all mandatory training on time and as scheduled.
• Keep current on all required documentation (i.e., food handlers permit, counselor licenses, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE: Entry level (no prior related work experience)

Valid Washington Food Handler card. (can be obtained after hire)

LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration (can be obtained after hire)

Preferred Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE: Experienced (minimum two years of job-related experience)

Relevant experience working with clients with severe and persistent mental illness.

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.

Work Environment: Residential treatment facility.

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Ability to maintain audio and visual observation at all times.
• Ability to stand and be mobile for long periods.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, hold and lift as needed to successfully evade and participate in protective holds against client weight (40 -250lbs).
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to remain calm and utilize safety training in potentially assaultive client interactions.
• Ability to move quickly and confidently to assist or intervene in potentially stressful situations.
• Successful completion of safety training, which includes demonstrating the ability to: maintain balance, torso twist, forward bend, pivot, sidestep, forward and backward step, crouch, move to secure limb, knee touch to ground, kneel, get up from floor sitting or kneeling position.

Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.