Behavioral Health Technician (Guam)

International SOS Government Medical Services; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician to support individuals facing mental health challenges. This role involves conducting assessments, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to implement effective treatment plans. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, ensuring a safe and supportive atmosphere for recovery. Join a team committed to making a difference in the lives of those in need, while benefiting from a comprehensive support system and opportunities for professional growth. This position offers a chance to contribute to vital healthcare services in a meaningful way.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience as a Behavioral Health Technician in an inpatient setting.
• Ability to perform clinical assessments and monitor patient behavior.

Responsibilities

• Conduct treatment and rehabilitation of patients with mental health challenges.
• Monitor and report on patient progress and provide education.
• Assist in planning and implementing treatment plans.

Skills

Behavioral Health Support

Patient Monitoring

Therapeutic Activities

Clinical Assessment

Communication Skills

Problem Identification

Education

Graduation from an accredited Psychiatric Technician Program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

International SOS delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS Government Medical Services (GMS), headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips: internationalsos.com

Job Description
This position is contingent on contract award.

International SOS is looking for an individual who is an experienced Behavioral Health Technician to provide direct support to individuals with mental health and emotional challenges by assisting in therapeutic activities, monitoring patient behavior, and ensuring a safe and conducive environment for recovery. They collaborate with healthcare professionals to implement treatment plans and promote the overall well-being of patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct or assist in treatment and rehabilitation of patients. Perform initial basic assessment procedures including standardized psychological testing, clinical interviewing, mental status examinations, substance abuse evaluations, and psychological and nursing assessment.
• Identify mental health and nursing diagnoses and provide patient education.
• Observe, monitor, record, and report patient's progress.
• Conduct or assist in conducting group and individual counseling, therapeutic community, and other related milieu activities.
• Institute precautionary measures to prevent patient injury or suicide.
• Assist patients with nutritional, hygiene, and comfort measures.
• Obtain and record vital signs.
• Coordinate with other agencies regarding specified care, treatment, prevention, rehabilitation, and administrative functions. Contact military and community agencies to obtain collateral information.
• Assist in, or arrange patient referral to public, private, and military community agencies.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports pertaining to specialty services.
• Assist with care of individuals experiencing acute and post-traumatic stress reactions.
• Prepare and maintain treatment records.
• Assess each patient and perform triage duties as assigned.
• Formulate and carry out a goal directed plan of care based on determined Licensed Independent Practitioner diagnoses and patient outcomes, prioritized according to patient needs and available resources.
• Evaluate effectiveness of patient self-care and ensure all aspects of clinical care support the progression of patient toward set outcomes.
• Provide treatment and discharge instructions upon patient release.
• Perform assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiological and cognitive status.
• Provide a safe and clean environment for each patient.
• Identify patient/significant other learning needs and implement appropriate measures to meet identified needs.
• Assist in planning to ancillary personnel and staff personnel.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge base and action in the care and decision making for designated patient situations.
• Perform documentation duties in patient record that are timely, accurate, and concise.
• Participate actively in staff development for unit and Directorate personnel.
• Seek validation of knowledge base, skill level, and decision making as necessary.
• Implement care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.
• Establish priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources.
• Demonstrate competency in medication administration.
• Safely administer prescribed medications.
• Demonstrate self-directed learning.
• Demonstrate effective and professional communication methods.
• Formulate and use effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients, and significant others.
• Practice effective problem identification and resolution skills.
• Remain flexible in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts.
• Provide individual, group, and family/significant other counseling and health teaching in relation to the patient’s condition.
• Provide accessibility to various literature resources dealing with subjects related to specific patient health problems.
• Provide physical and psychological support to patients and significant others.
• Participate in the orientation of newly assigned unit personnel.
• Provide input into competency assessments of newly assigned unit personnel.
• Collaborate in the review of unit standing operating procedures.
• Perform triage based on protocols and assist as needed.
• Assist during the performance of clinical procedures.
• Maintain a level of productivity comparable with that of other individuals performing similar services.
• Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities.
• Practice aseptic techniques as necessary.
• Function with an awareness and application of safety procedures.
• Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations.
• Apply an awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care.
• Participate in the implementation of the Family Advocacy Program as directed.
• Exercise awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant others' rights.
• Maintain an awareness of responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
• Participate in continuing education to meet own professional growth.
• Attend and/or comply with all annual training classes required by the MTF.
• Actively participate in the MTF’s Performance Improvement Program.
• Participate in the provision of in-service training to clinic staff members.
• Attend and participate in various meetings as directed.
• Perform timely, accurate, and concise documentation of patient care.
• Operate and manipulate automated systems.
• Be responsive to all email and voicemail communications.
• Exercise appropriate clinical delegation of tasks and duties.
• Maintain documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with clinic directives.

This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements/Certifications:

• Possess a minimum of one year experience within the last three years as a Behavioral Health Technician working in an out/inpatient setting.
• Ability to acquire and use basic computer skills with such programs as Microsoft Office.

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited Psychiatric Technician Program or equivalent education and experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• May require bending, stooping and lifting up to 15 lbs.

Other Special Qualifications:

• US Citizen.
• Subject to national security background investigation and Childcare National Agency Check and Inquiries (CNACI).
• Required medical screening and/or documentation is required.