Behavioral Health Technician - Residential, Part-Time

Behavioral Health Technician - Residential, Part-Time

Axis Health is seeking a Part Time Behavioral Health Technician (possibility of full time) to provide supportive services and monitor and direct compliance with rules, guidelines, and directives for clients within a 24-hour residential care unit. Participates as a member of the service delivery team to assist with the individual care plans for program clients in accordance with policies, rules, regulations, and directives that apply.

May also be asked to provide similar services in other locations as needed. Behavioral Health Technicians are to make reasonable accommodations to make clients as comfortable as possible during their stay at the facility.

Site with Opening:
Durango Integrated Health Durango, CO

Hiring Organization:
Axis Health Systems

Practice Highlights:
Axis Health is the leading provider of integrated (primary, dental, and behavioral health) care on the Western Slope of Colorado. As a therapist in their clinic, you'll have access to a wide range of resources for your patients. They have recovery groups, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), specialized mental health outpatient programs, primary care, diabetes education, crisis services, resource navigators, insurance enrollment specialists, tele-video systems to access our locations across the region and more.

We work to make sure you have what you need at your fingertips to be successful in your position and support your patient in their road to recovery.

Community Highlights:
If you're interested in Rocky Mountain wildlife, white water rafting, hiking in to discover nature's most beautiful waterfalls, or a breathtaking car ride on the San Juan Skyway, then Durango and Pagosa Springs are the place for you! As with so many areas on the Western Slope, you have now entered an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. Just minutes from zip lining through the treetops, to soaking in the Piedra River Hot Springs, located in the national forest, after a day of hiking any one of the many trails, and when the season is right, you can be snowboarding or camping in the mountains that surround this beautiful area.

Take a ride on the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train and enjoy the stunning views of the San Juan National Forest. You're also a mere 35-minute car ride to Mesa Verde National Park. Just outside the doors of our clinics, you'll find beautiful parks with walking paths and open spaces to enjoy. Durango has an airport located minutes from our clinics which has service to Denver, Phoenix and Dallas-Fort Worth daily.

Other:
Salary: $20.00 - $22.60

Required Skills:

Knowledge of AA/NA very helpful. A high degree of emotional maturity and the ability to maintain a level of courtesy and professional decorum in adverse circumstances. Basic counseling skills including the ability to listen without judging, empathizing with the client, and being able to respond appropriately. The ability to function at peak performance levels during nighttime hours if required. Ability to observe and describe behavior and/or symptomatic changes.

Ability to seek supervision when needed. Need to possess good communication skills and ability to provide constructive feedback to other staff. Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications to include MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Internet Access. Ability to follow established universal precautions and report potential exposure to a communicable disease immediately. Ability to operate standard office equipment including calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone.

Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers. Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes-hectic environment with frequent interruptions. Must have current driver's license and ability to be commercially insured and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with Axis Health System commercial insurance agency. Occasional travel required. Ability to take on additional duties when necessary.