Behavioral Health Technician | Crisis Intervention Services

Clinica Family Health • Boulder, CO

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About The Position

As our Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) you will provide direct care and support to individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders on a multidisciplinary team within our Acute Care Services (ACS) team. You will assist with identifying appropriate ACS services and enrolling clients into the best program that meets the client's needs. You will use crisis de-escalation skills to assist with unregulated clients to ensure client and staff safety. You will perform client registration into the appropriate behavioral health services, including crisis and urgent psych, within the ACS network. You will refer clients who appear to be intoxicated or in substance withdrawal to a SUD specialist to assess for appropriate level of care. You will also serve as the contact point, advocate, and informational resource for clients, treatment team, family/caregiver(s), and community resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field or equivalent experience in the behavioral health field for non-related Bachelor's degree.
• Two (2+) years' experience in a clinical setting.
• De-escalation training; if you are not already trained, training will be provided within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Welcome clients to the Clinic and assess client needs.
• Complete client registration and program enrollment(s).
• Maintain thorough, accurate and timely documentation of the provision of services, assessments, evaluations, and progress toward the completion of client's episode of care goals consistent with clinical and administrative policies and procedures.
• Complete bed searches and assist with placement in higher level of care when needed.
• De-escalate potentially challenging or dangerous situations with the prescribed CFHW framework.
• Coordinate and respond to client needs along with members of a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Medical (Kaiser and Cigna options), dental, vision, FSA, HSA, life, disability, and retirement (with company match) plans.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and a comprehensive wellness program.
• Engaged employer who believes you are an important factor in delivering our mission to the community with lots of opportunity to for dialogue with leaders.
• Training, personal, and professional growth opportunities.
• Supportive team that will participate in your development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree