Behavioral Health Technician- NOC

Responsible for, under the direction of a licensed mental health professional, working as an active participant of the treatment team byassistingin the maintenance of a safe and therapeutic environment. TheBHTsupervisespatientsand leads structured activities in the treatment milieu during breaks and mealtimes.

Facilitate effective engagement with staff and other patients.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’slevel degreein Psychology, Social Work, Dietetics or related field, or relevant work experience
• Mustpossessa valid WA state driver’s license; successfully pass THIRA’s Driver Assessment
• Demonstratedcompetencyin the use of Microsoft Office and the ability to use various software programs
• Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background check (Federal and state)
• Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends & holidays as needed
• Mustpossesscurrent and active Agency Affiliated Counselor  Registration (AAC credentials) or ability to obtain one within initial
  30 daysof employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work experience in clinical/therapeutic settings preferred; work experience with eating disorders, trauma, chemical dependency, mood disorders, and/or anxiety disorders preferred
• Prior work experience in food service setting or related field
• Experience working in PHP, IOP,residentialor IPU environment
• Crisis management experience
• Experience and literacy with medical practice software&EMR
• Support and assist licensed healthcare providers (including therapists, dietitians,prescribers,and nurses) in creating and maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu environment
• Observe and report changes in patient’s behaviors, physical symptoms, and mental health status to the clinical team
• Serve as point of contact for new patients entering the program orienting them to program structure,space,and rules
• Participate in milieu activities, reinforce effective interactions,and provide redirection for ineffective interactions
• Provide supported interventions in the milieu to facilitate patients practicing DBT skills
• Provide one-to-one supervision of patients requiring increased observation
• Model and encourage patients to engage in eating perdietaryphilosophy
• Provideregularmealandsnack monitoring and meal coaching to patients
• Assist with and/or conduct nutrition-based educational groups on various relevant topics as needed
• Observe patient dietary behaviors and report progress to clinical teamas relevant
• Accompanyandsafely drive/transport patients and therapeutic staff on recreational and therapeutic outings and ensure patient safety
• Escort patients to the restroom to ensure appropriate use of the facility
• Communicate with patients and family members regarding attendance and absences as needed
• Maintain infection control standards within our facilityandensure staff and patients uphold procedures and standards as relevant
• Communicate needed information across shifts and treatment team
• Complete rounds on patients atfrequencydeterminedby clinical team when needed and document appropriately

Addendum B:
General Responsibilities & Expectations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function

• Support and maintain policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries andpatientconfidentiality; monitor documents according to company and HIPAA policies.
• Report any immediate safety hazards to appropriate supervisory personnel or maintenance personnel.
• Adhere to WA State Requirements for Mandated Reporting when applicable and communicate relevant information to licensed staff
• Demonstrate awareness and respect for diversepatientsand staff
• Adheres to THIRA Health’s compliance standards, Ethics and Code of Conduct Policy and Conflict of Interest Policy
• Att…