Inpatient Tech; BCSU

Overview

The CSUSRT Inpatient Technician provides direct care to clients in the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) and Short-Term Residential Treatment Unit (SRT). The CSU/SRT Inpatient Technician functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide a safe, therapeutic environment and support clients in the stabilization of crises and reintegration into the community. Anyone who meets the driving requirements will be required to drive.

The responsibilities and expectations below apply to all employees.

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, clients, and vendors.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Adhere to the program’s dress code standards and report to work with good personal hygiene.
• Provide supportive counseling for CSU clients and their families.
• Provide scheduled therapeutic groups in accordance with the schedule.
• Takes direction from Lead Techs on daily programming and patient needs as assigned and/or the Charge Nurse as needed to support clients.
• Assist with admissions as assigned by Lead Tech or Charge Nurse.
• Complete all paperwork as required by the policy on admissions.
• Complete daily rounding through Observe
  
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• Provide assistance and supervision to clients in activities of daily living.
• Assist in a coordinated team approach in working clinically with CSU clients.
• Assist with family meetings of assigned clients as needed.
• Provide documentation and feedback based on observations and interactions with CSU clients on assigned clients.
• Participate in treatment planning/discharge planning reviews of assigned CSU clients.
• Concisely and correctly complete documentation and related paperwork in a timely and professional manner.
• Review Baker Act certificates that come to the CSU.
• Facilitate CSU clients’ orientation to the Unit.
• Provide the implementation of day treatment activities and therapeutic groups for clients.
• Provide peer review and constructive feedback for other Team Technicians.
• Assist with reviews of seclusion/restraint implementation utilized with assigned clients and debriefing.
• Coordinate with the clinical team regarding the care of CSU clients.
• Assist in providing a safe environment for staff and clients.
• Assist with the discharge process for assigned CSU clients.
• Assess and evaluate assigned clients’ status and document accordingly.
• Arrive at work on time and ready to work.
• Abide by Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance and a workplace of dignity and respect.
• Work cooperatively in a group and/or team setting and show respect to all others.
• Professionally communicate with other employees and outside vendors, as required.
• Take guidance and direction from supervisor.

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a direct care worker is preferred; a higher educational level can account for years of experience.

• None

• Complete all PRC-required pieces of training.
• Complete all contact hours required for renewal of certification (if applicable).
• Attend all PRC clinical and administrative functions deemed appropriate by the supervisor.

• Computer skills - Microsoft Office, CMHC, and Internet
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to respond appropriately in stressful situations while maintaining self-control
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate appropriately and professionally in stressful situations with clients and/or peers
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize workload and multi-task when needed
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate effective verbal intervention, ACT, and seclusion/restraint procedures

• Universal Precautions
• Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations
• Life safety equipment (fire extinguisher), oxygen cylinder, backboard, and basic life support equipment

• Must have reliable transportation
• Qualify to drive a PRC vehicle
• Anyone who meets the…