Behavioral Health Technician ; PRN

Position: Behavioral Health Technician I (PRN)
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* Job Title:

** Behavioral Health Technician  
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* Location:

** Springfield, MO.  
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* Employment Type:

** Part-time
* Admit, supervise, monitor, transfer, and discharge clients/patients.
* Ensure monitoring of vital signs, signs and symptoms of withdrawal, and possess knowledge to determine need for escalation to medical intervention when critical symptoms present.
* Obtain and record vital signs and relevant medical symptoms per policy and/or as indicated by medical personnel when applicable.
* Oversee medication administration per policy and procedure and as permitted by appropriate training certifications/permissions.
* Adhere to all medication policies and work with trained nursing staff to ensure all medication policies are followed whether self-administered by client/patient or staff-administered when appropriate training permits.
* Maintains accurate records of client medications and documents the self-administration of medications by clients or staff administration of medications.
* Monitors client self-administration of over the counter (OTC) medications, as well as the inventory and storage of OTC medications.
* Properly documents client’s reported blood glucose level as indicated and maintains agency approved equipment per manufacturer’s guidelines.
* Reports medication errors and/or medication discrepancies per agency policy and procedures.
* Follows Medication Storage and Destruction Policy & Procedure.
* Screen and monitor clients/patients for signs and symptoms of withdrawal to ensure that safety and recovery needs are being met (when applicable).
* Facilitate client/patient supervision checks per policy and/or procedure or when indicated by a safety/precautions plan.
* Assist clients/patients with personal care (e.g. grooming, bathing, dressing, etc.) when needed.
* Admit, supervise, monitor, transfer, and discharge clients/patients.
* Ensure monitoring of vital signs and possess knowledge to determine need for escalation to medical intervention when critical symptoms present.
* Obtain and record vital signs and relevant medical symptoms per policy and/or as indicated by medical personnel when applicable.
* Oversee medication administration per policy and procedure and as permitted by appropriate training certifications/permissions.
* Adhere to all medication policies and work with trained nursing staff to ensure all medication policies are followed whether self-administered by client/patient or staff-administered when appropriate training permits.
* Maintains accurate records of client medications and documents the self-administration of medications by clients or staff administration of medications.
* Monitors client self-administration of over the counter (OTC) medications, as well as the inventory and storage of OTC medications.
* Properly documents client’s reported blood glucose level as indicated and maintains agency approved equipment per manufacturer’s guidelines.
* Reports medication errors and/or medication discrepancies per agency policy and procedures.
* Follows Medication Storage and Destruction Policy & Procedure.

* Note:

Any self-administration of medication has to be with physician orders (whether OTC or prescribed medications).
* Facilitate client/patient supervision checks per policy and/or procedure or when indicated by a safety/precautions plan.
* Encourage clients/patients to adhere to program expectations and rules in a trauma informed manner and communicate concerning behaviors to the treatment team and supervisor as soon as possible.  The supervisor and/or treatment team will assist with developing/implementing therapeutic interventions.
* Participate as an active member of the treatment team by helping to identify client’s strengths, needs, abilities and preferences.
* Document and/or report at shift change and/or in client/patient record any exceptional behavior and/or areas of concerns related to client’s behaviors/interactions.
* Assist in admission/orientation process with regard to client rights and rules under the supervision of the assigned supervisor. This may include obtaining vital signs, safety search of client/patient and/or belongings and collecting any urine/lab…