Behavioral Health Tech, CSU - 12 hour night shift

ZEPF CENTER•Toledo, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Zepf Center is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Tech for their Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). CSUs are small inpatient facilities (less than 16 beds) designed for individuals aged 18 and older experiencing a mental health crisis that cannot be safely managed in residential settings. These units provide a safe and secure environment, potentially admitting individuals voluntarily or involuntarily, with the goal of stabilizing them and facilitating a quick return to the community. Zepf Center has a 50-year history of providing comprehensive behavioral health and substance use disorder services in Northwest Ohio, including psychiatric, substance abuse, case management, residential, crisis care, therapy, career development, and wellness services. They also offer primary care medical services to support patient care continuity. Zepf Center operates as a trauma-informed agency for both patients and staff.

Requirements

Must be eligible to be a qualified mental health specialist by Ohio Medicaid.
Bachelor's degree in a related field OR at least three years' work experience in mental health.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must be eligible to drive company vehicles and be eligible for coverage as defined by the agency commercial insurance carrier.
Those who drive personal vehicles during business must be able to furnish proof of active auto insurance.

Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Mental Health Professional/Health Officer, gathers collateral data at the scene and over the phone to help resolve crisis within the community.
Provides outreach service including crisis intervention.
Accompanies clinician health officers in pre-hospital screening with clients in the community.
Works with patient’s primary psychiatrist/provider, case manager and/or counselor.
Facilitates the care of clients in consultation with the Mental Health Professional/Health Officer, patient’s primary case manager, counselor or medical provider.
Makes phone calls and coordinates services.
Provides one-on-one assistance to clients and significant others or families, monitors behavior and mental status of clients at the crisis scene, and documents appropriate services in client charts.
Answers the Hotline, gathers collateral information and provides information and referrals to community services.
Runs the intake board and coordinates outreach runs between emergency services, outreach, CACSU, CSU and Helpline.
Transports clients to and from community sites as needed.
Works flexibly with other team members.
Attends agency and unit meetings, completes reports (e.g. contact sheets, shift reports, crisis alerts, etc.), and performing all necessary chart and telephone documentation in EHR in a timely manner.
Accurately documents service provision and billing information to assure reimbursement.
Ensures competence and annual certification in the following areas: CPR and First Aid, and Crisis Intervention.
Ability to cross train in other crisis units, including CSU and Urgent Care.
Performs other duties as assigned.