Behavioral Health Technician

Northstar Behavioral Health Network•Maplewood, MN

2d•$19 - $21

About The Position

Northstar Behavioral Health Network provides compassionate, expert care for individuals with opioid and stimulant use disorders, as well as Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS). The Behavioral Health Technician supports clients and program operations by administering and documenting medications, monitoring client activities, assisting with intake and orientation, providing transportation, and maintaining client records. The role also includes clerical, food preparation, and household cleaning tasks as needed. The position calls for a dependable, diplomatic, and supportive team member who can work independently with little direction, serve as a positive role model, and help clients pursue their goals. The technician must follow program policies, client-rights and confidentiality requirements, applicable Minnesota statutes and 245G requirements, and the organization’s Drug and Alcohol Policy. Rotational or off-shift schedules, holiday rotations, and additional hours may be required as applicable.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
CPR/First Aid certification, or ability to attain it within 30 days of employment.
Must pass a background check.
Knowledge of Minnesota statutes related to services for the population served by Northstar Behavioral Health Network, and willingness to learn, understand, and follow regulations with integrity.
Must understand and follow Northstar Behavioral Health’s Drug and Alcohol Policy.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite programs.

Responsibilities

Administer client medications and document them accordingly.
Maintain current knowledge of house and client activities.
Transport clients to and from appointments, intake pickups, discharge drop-offs, and other destinations; ensure passengers are compliant, safe, and non-volatile.
Plan work tasks to coincide with programming requirements.
Set priorities for client monitoring, house rounds, documentation, and other assignments.
Work dependably and independently with little direction.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of program philosophy, policies and procedures, 245G requirements, house operations, client rights, and confidentiality.
Assist counselors with intake and admission procedures and orient new clients and coworkers.
Encourage clients to achieve their goals by serving as a positive role model.
Participate in client recreational activities with a positive attitude.
Serve as a resource to clients by knowing about community services and opportunities.
Document client information in communications logs, client files, and other required forms objectively and appropriately.
Interact diplomatically and sensitively with staff and clients, considering their feelings, needs, values, and opinions.
Complete clerical assignments, including faxing, copying programming materials, stocking packets and forms, typing documents in Word, and updating Excel spreadsheets.
Assist with food preparation and household cleaning as needed.
Follow attendance and absence policies; report punctually for work and shift-change reports.
Participate in rotational and/or off-shift schedules, including holiday rotation, as applicable, and work additional hours or off-shift as needed.