Behavioral Health Technician - Part Time

Comprehensive Life Resources; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Continuing Education Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Part time sick and vacation leave

Bereavement Leave

403(B) Retirement Plan

Student Loan Repayment

Life Insurance (voluntary)

Long Term Disability (Voluntary)

Job summary

Comprehensive life Resources is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to join our team in Tacoma, Washington.

This part-time position supports Pearl Youth Residence (PYR), providing care and supervision on a multidisciplinary milieu for youth aged 12-17 in a residential setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the care, safety, and supervision of residents on the therapeutic milieu and adhere to policies.
• Utilize individualized care appropriate to residents' needs and strengths; apply appropriate limit setting and de-escalation.
• Monitor and support the milieu, program, and school schedule.
• Communicate professionally with team members across shifts (phone, Teams, radios, email).
• Document and submit reports on accidents, treatment approaches, and incidents.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and designated consultation sessions.

Skills

Communication

Ethical conduct

Teamwork

De-escalation

Education

Highschool/GED

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: PYR - Tacoma, WA 98405 Position Type: Part Time Education Level: Highschool/GED Salary Range: $21.05 - $28.72 Hourly Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Day Shift Job Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesYouth Residential Program

Part Time

Day Shift: 6am to 2pm Friday - Monday

Comprehensive life Resources is looking for a Behavioral Health Technician to join our team in Tacoma, Washington.

Part Time Benefits:

• Tuition assistance (for teammates working an average of 20hrs a week)
• Continuing Education Assistance (for teammates working an average of 20hrs a week)
• Employee Assistance Program (up to 6 consultations per year)
• Part time sick and vacation leave
• Bereavement Leave
• 403(B) Retirement Plan
• Student Loan Repayment (for teammates working an average of 20hrs a week)
• Life Insurance (voluntary)
• Long Term Disability (Voluntary)

Scope

Pearl Youth Residence (PYR), which is one of four CLIP programs (children's long term inpatient program), is a positive learning place for youth, families, and staff. PYR serves youth ages 12-17 from all around Washington state. Treatment includes a multidisciplinary team consisting of case managers, therapists, psychiatrists, recreation therapist, nursing staff, and milieu staff. Residents are certified for six months, and the average length of stay is approximately 9 months. The residents attend school onsite through the Tacoma School District and classrooms are supported by paraeducators and behavioral health technicians.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the care, safety, and supervision of residents on the therapeutic milieu through positive interactions and direct proactive supervision. Adhere to policies and procedures.
• Utilize individualized care appropriate to the specific needs and strengths of residents. Utilize appropriate limit setting and resolution focused de-escalation techniques.
• Monitor, implement and support the milieu/program and school schedule.
• Interact professionally, cooperatively, and promptly with other team members
• Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with residents and actively support the program by participating in all activities during scheduled shifts.
• Work to ensure effective communication among team members during and between shifts, including providing information about the time, location, and nature of activities both in and out of the facility. Communication channels include phone, Teams, radios, email, etc.
• Document and submit reports on all accidents, special treatment approaches, and extraordinary occurrences.
• Attend all assigned meetings, staff meetings, and designated staff training and consultation sessions.
• Report unsafe conditions and needed repairs to shift supervisor, program manager, or safety officer.
• Ensure that ethical and professional standards of practice are maintained by following all CLR policies and seeking regular consultation.
• In addition to the above, perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• A willingness to understand and respect diverse backgrounds and a commitment to culturally competent practice.
• Demonstrates ethical decision-making skills and appropriate boundaries.
• Ability to receive and apply consultation and feedback, is accountable, and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Open to feedback, is accountable, and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Ability to complete paperwork within required timeframes, meeting content requirements.
• Develops and maintains a self-care plan, including seeking supervision with leadership when needed.
• Ability to understand, encourage, and carry out the principles of integrated safety management.
• Demonstrates professional demeanor and behavior, appearance, communication, and dependability.
• Promote whole health care as a key to people’s recovery and quality of life.
• Meet the standards as outlined in WAC, Joint Commission, and IOC.

Qualifications