Behavioral Health Tech , CSU - 12 hour day shift
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 18 years or older experiencing a mental health crisis that cannot be safely managed in residential settings. The goal of the CSU is to provide a safe, secure environment to stabilize individuals and facilitate their quick return to the community. Zepf Center is a leading provider of behavioral health and substance use disorder services in Northwest Ohio, offering a comprehensive range of services including psychiatric, substance abuse, case management, residential, crisis care, therapy, and primary care medical services. The agency is trauma-informed 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 Ohio 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.
- Run the intake board and coordinate 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 document 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
