Behavioral Health Technician (Two 24-hour shifts)

SOME•Washington, DC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician provides mental health interventions, service coordination, and assistance with daily living activities for clients. The position primarily supports Jordan House, a 24-hour residential crisis stabilization program for adults experiencing psychiatric crisis and homelessness, as an alternative to psychiatric hospitalization. The technician also provides coverage as needed for clients in Mary Claire, a transitional stabilization and recovery program. This position works two 24-hour shifts per week: Monday at 8:30 a.m. through Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., and Friday at 8:30 a.m. through Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Each shift includes four hours of sleep. The position is safety-sensitive and may be subject to drug testing before or during employment. The hourly pay range is $25.03 to $26.50, commensurate with experience. The position reports to the Program Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
1–2 years of experience working with mental health issues or in a social work setting.
A DC license is required if the bachelor's degree is in Social Work.
Driver's license.
CPR and First Aid certification.
Knowledge of how mental health symptoms affect human behavior and performance, including individual differences in ability, personality, interests, learning, and motivation.
Ability to build therapeutic rapport with diverse clients using active listening and service orientation.
Ability to analyze multiple sources of information, make sound decisions, and solve problems.
Problem sensitivity and ability to anticipate and address potential problems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including communicating relevant information to supervisors and coworkers.
Ability to implement complex interventions under the clinical supervision of independently licensed mental health professionals.
Ability to set professional and therapeutic boundaries.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and to sit or stand for long periods; the job also involves looking at a computer screen for several hours a day.

Responsibilities

Collect relevant information to determine eligibility for program admission and complete each client's intake process.
Link clients to CSA and check insurance.
Monitor clients' physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to licensed clinical staff.
Coordinate care with external providers regarding basic needs, housing, and mental health support, and coordinate internally with the RN and psychiatrist.
Manage client crises during 24-hour shifts, provide de-escalation, or refer clients to the appropriate level of care.
Engage clients in developing work skills and participating in social, recreational, and other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills or social relationships.
Complete required clinical documentation.
Oversee clients' medication use and monitor for side effects.