Behavioral Health Technician (PRN)

Resolution Think•Montgomery, TX

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About The Position

Resolution Think, LLC is seeking a dedicated and experienced Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) in Montgomery, Texas. Under the clinical direction of a licensed Behavioral Health Provider (BHP), the BHT provides mental health screenings, patient care management, basic psycho-educational groups, patient education, behavioral observations, wellness and sleep checks, and compliance coaching for medical and mental health patients. The BHT works with the BHP to monitor patient compliance, promote safety and engagement in an integrated therapeutic care milieu, schedule appointments, document care in electronic health records, and coordinate follow-up care for mental health patients. The role includes direct patient support and safety monitoring, group and individual education, care information gathering, clinical observation documentation, appointment coordination, and crisis management according to facility procedures and IHSC policy. The BHT maintains knowledge of behavioral health interventions and psychotropic medication effects, supports treatment interventions, and adheres to IHSC, PBNDS, ACA, and NCCHC standards.

Requirements

Associate degree in a behavioral science or specialty field.
At least two years of experience in a healthcare setting as a behavioral health technician or in a similar position in a residential healthcare setting.
Maintain BLS for Healthcare Providers certification through the American Heart Association.
Obtain American Association of Psychiatric Technicians (AAPT) Level Three certification within 12 months of hire.
U.S. citizenship, as required by federal contract requirements.
Current physical examination and immunizations.

Responsibilities

Under the clinical direction of a licensed Behavioral Health Provider, assist in providing direct services, including health data collection, behavioral observations, wellness and sleep checks, activities-of-daily-living prompts, education, patient support, safety and risk monitoring, and escorting behavioral health detainees to appointments as required.
Observe patient behavior during programming and recreation activities.
Maintain basic knowledge of behavioral health interventions, psychotropic medications, and medication side effects and their potential effects on patient functioning.
Facilitate basic therapeutic and psycho-educational groups and provide individual patient education, care, and treatment.
Assist in developing behavioral treatment interventions, including coping skills, anger management, and self-regulation activities.
Gather patient care information through frequent contacts to assist behavioral health and medical providers with diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management.
Document clinical observations, including mood, affect, mental sharpness, sleep, eating habits, overall functioning, and changes observed.
Perform medical housing unit and special-needs monitoring and wellness checks.
Manage emergent situations through sound judgment and team collaboration in accordance with standardized facility procedures and IHSC policy.
Manage program schedules, including group schedules, telehealth appointments, and individual check-ins.
Chaperone tele-behavioral health or other clinical appointments and obtain and record vital signs when available.
Continue professional development through in-service education, workshops, conferences, and self-study.
Adhere to IHSC, PBNDS, ACA, and NCCHC standards.
Maintain proficiency in and accurately use the IHSC electronic medical record.
Schedule appointments, complete electronic health record documentation, and coordinate follow-up care under the direction of the BHP.