Behavioral Health Technician

Legacy Health • Portland, OR

1d • $28 - $41

About The Position

We remain committed to raising the standard of behavioral health care for individuals in our community affected by mental illness. Finding the right people to join our team is essential to achieving this goal.
If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about making a difference, consider joining us as a Behavioral Health Technician. Help us build a qualified, integrated team dedicated to delivering high-quality behavioral health services.

Requirements

• High school diploma with an active QMHA certification.
• OR
• A bachelor’s degree in one of the following relevant fields is required: Addiction Counseling/Services Applied Behavioral Science Art Therapy / Pre-Art Therapy Behavioral Analysis / Behavioral Psychology / Behavioral Sciences / Behavioral Biology Child Development / Child and Family Studies or Services Cognitive Sciences Community Behavioral Health / Community Mental Health Counseling (Mental Health, Vocational, Pastoral, Criminal Justice, etc.) Counselor Education Early Childhood Development Education (with a focus in Psychology, School Counseling, or Special Education) Educational Psychology Exercise Science Family Development / Family Relations Forensic Psychology Gerontology Health and Human Services / Health Psychology Human Development / Human Services / Mental Health Neuroscience (Cognitive or Behavioral) Nursing Occupational Therapy Organizational Psychology Play Therapy Psychiatric Rehabilitation Psychology Public Health / Community Health Rehabilitation Social Psychology Social Work (BSW) Sociology (with an emphasis in Psychology) Therapeutic Recreation Vocational Rehabilitation
• Three years’ experience with current QMHA.
• OR
• Bachelor’s degree with no experience required.
• Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.
• Ability to work with a wide range of individuals daily.
• Ability to take direction from the RN. Provide patient care under the direct supervision of the RN, with indirect supervision of mental health skills by an employed Mental Health Professional.
• Ability to observe and report on patient conditions, changes, and collaborate with treatment team in developing treatment plans, under the direction of an RN.
• Ability to be sensitive to needs of these patients and alerts care team leaders of a change in status of the patients on the inpatient psychiatric unit.
• Ability to maintain standards and systems for care delivery for your department.
• Ability to promotes the development and safety of the residents.
• Demonstrated ability to practices good handwashing techniques, follows Universal Precautions.
• Ability to assess and ensure the needs of the residents are being met in relation to clothing, linens, and personal hygiene supplies.
• Ability to provide appropriate crises intervention by anticipating and responding quickly to escalating behaviors.
• Ability to use active listening skills and appropriate tone and volume of voice, while offering a variety of positive coping skills.
• Ability to follow program schedule/milieu with minimal supervision.
• BLS for Provider certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Current Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) Registration and Certification in the state of Oregon is required unless the candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in one of the fields listed in the Education section, in which case QMHA certification is not required.

Responsibilities

• Works under direct supervision and in collaboration with a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Provides coordination, implementation, and milieu observation consistent with the treatment model of the assigned program.
• Upholds core values, including: teamwork, respect, compassionate care, initiative & effective use of resources
• Delivers services and supports within scope of practice to individuals and groups.
• Ensures all services are in alignment with behavioral health care plans approved by each patient’s provider.
• May be assigned to the Emergency Department’s Mental Health Suite, working closely with the ED Mental Health RN to manage the milieu and assist with tasks as directed to support patient care and safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees