Behavioral Health Technician; Cub -Grave Shift

JOB TITLE: Behavioral Health Technician

DEPARTMENT: Cub House

REPORTS TO: Clinical Supervisor

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time, benefits eligible

EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-Exempt

This position is responsible for ensuring a safe environment for all by monitoring and documenting client’s behaviors and vital signs. Works collaboratively with clinicians and credentialed staff to complete routine duties.

• Prepare patient admission to the facility by completing patient screening, screen for potential medical issues, record patient vitals, and complete all agency forms in the admission packet.
• Have a working knowledge of all STARS, Mental Health and other social service agencies within Spokane County and facilitate client movement through identified systems.
• Prepare and complete referral and discharge forms.
• Search and accurately inventory patient property.
• Check and record patient vital signs.
• Keep accurate count of all patients and perform periodic room checks.
• Assist with medication observation for patients.
• Answer phones and refer appropriately.
• Conduct educational and informational community meetings.
• Ensure safety of patients and staff by following the policies and procedures.
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings.
• Adhere to HIPAA and 42 CFR laws and regulations to ensure patient confidentiality.
• General light cleaning such as laundry, mopping and maintaining clean communal areas and work spaces.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

• No prior experience or training.
• No education required.
• Computer skills required:
  Microsoft Office Suite

• Ethics - Treats people with respect;
  Keeps commitments;
  Inspires the trust of others;
  Works with integrity and ethically; maintains healthy boundaries with clients and co-workers;
  Upholds organizational values.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations;
  Responds promptly to customer needs;
  Promotes a positive image of the company;
  Responds to requests for service and assistance;
  Meets commitments.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
  Takes responsibility for own actions;
  Keeps commitments;
  Maintains good attendance record;
  Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative – Takes action; seeks new opportunities;
  Strives to see projects to completion;
  Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities;
  Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;
  Gives and welcomes feedback;
  Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
  Puts success of team above own interests;
  Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
  Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Communication - Writes clearly and informatively;
  Edits work for spelling and grammar;
  Communicates well;
  Good listening skills;
  Able to read and interpret written information.
• Problem Solving - Ability to identify problems and concerns; uses problem solving skills and prior experiences to make responsible decisions.
• Documentation - Effectively and accurately communicates client information within an electronic health records system in a timely manner.
• Job Knowledge - Understands facets of job;
  Aware of duties and responsibilities;
  Keeps job knowledge current

• Frequently required to stand.
• Frequently required to walk.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Continually required to talk or hear.
• Frequently exposed to blood borne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus.