Part Time Behavioral Health Technician- Pediatrics

Paycom - ATS; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

WellStone Emergency Services Pediatric Unit (WES Pediatric) seeks Behavioral Health Technicians for two part-time weekend shifts in Huntsville, AL. Duties include guiding clients, documenting progress in the EHR, and supporting the treatment team in a pediatric behavioral health setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain). Other certifications such as MAC 1 and CPI are welcomed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Certified in BLS/CPR and SAMA or ability to obtain.
• Medication Assistant Certification (MAC 1) or ability to obtain.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction, guidance, and reinforcement to clients.
• Document resident progress in the Electronic Health Record.
• Coordinate activities, conduct group therapy, and document progress.
• Work closely with the WES Treatment Team.
• Complete staff notes, incident reports, and other required reports timely.
• May assist with lifting up to 50 lbs and maintain safety standards.

Skills

MS Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

CPI

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Huntsville, AL 35802, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: High School Diploma, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Weekends Any Shift, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Job Description: The BehavioralHealth Technicians in our WellStone Emergency Services Pediatric Unit (WES Pediatric) interact with child & adolescent clients experiencing mental health emergencies, support the therapeutic team, and learn documentation and other state standards followed by the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH). There are two part-time, hourly positions available working Saturdays & Sundays, 4pm-12am or 12am-8am.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide consistent instruction, guidance, encouragement, and reinforcement to the clients that are committed to WellStone Emergency Services
• Regularly implementbasic living skills training objectives and documents resident’s progress in a timely manner in the Electronic Health Record
• Helpcoordinate activities, conduct group therapy, document client’s progress, and maintain electronic documentation in timely manner.
• Work closely with WES Treatment Team.
• Regularly completedocumentation of staff notes, incident reports, injury reports, shift observations, and other reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• May be required to lift approximately 50 lbs.
• Ensure clients comply with rules, maintain a clean and safe environment including the performance of housekeeping, assist clients where necessary.
• Demonstrateand practicegood safety skills, including fire drills, emergency procedures, and back safety techniques.
• Promotea positive work environment, including positive relationships with supervisors, clients, and their families and/or co-workers.
• Provide supervised administration of medication and document in client EMR.
• Attendstaff meetings, in-service meetings, and trainings as required and remains current on all training/certifications
• Workas scheduled, correctly completeand submittimesheet and leave requests in a timely manner.
• Reportany facility or maintenance issues in a timely fashion and assists in the maintenance/housekeeping of the facility and equipment.
• Performverbal and, at times, physical de-escalation techniques as required, in addition to crisis interventions.
• Report to work on time, willing to remain on shift if not relieved, coordinate coverage with other Behavioral Aides for dates unable to report to work, either annual or sick leave requests.
• May have to be an escort/guardian for clients who are sent to the Hospital for evaluation.
• Complete other duties as assigned

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications: What we’re looking for:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Familiar with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Certified in BLS/CPR and SAMA or ability to obtain
• Medication Assistant Certification (MAC 1) or ability to obtain
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or ability to obtain

We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders.

We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork.

We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.