Behavioral Health Technician (PRN)

Resolution Think•El Paso, TX

About The Position

Resolution Think, LLC is seeking a dedicated and experienced Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) in El Paso, Texas. Under the clinical direction of a licensed Behavioral Health Provider (BHP), the BHT provides mental health screenings, patient care management, and basic psycho-educational groups. The role supports on-site behavioral services through patient education, segregation wellness checks, sleep checks, behavioral observations, and compliance coaching for medical and mental health patients. The BHT consults with the BHP to monitor patient compliance, promote safety and engagement in an integrated therapeutic care environment, schedule appointments, document care in the electronic health record, and coordinate follow-up care for mental health patients. The BHT assists with direct services, health data collection, patient support, safety monitoring, group facilitation, and individual education. The position also involves documenting patient behavior and functioning, supporting treatment interventions, conducting crisis management according to facility procedures and IHSC policy, and coordinating program schedules and clinical appointments. The BHT must maintain applicable professional knowledge, comply with relevant standards, and use the IHSC electronic medical record proficiently.

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.
BLS for Healthcare Providers certification through the American Heart Association.
Obtain American Association of Psychiatric Technicians (AAPT) Level 3 certification within 12 months of hire.
Must be a U.S. citizen due to federal contract requirements.
Current physical and immunizations.

Responsibilities

Assist with direct services under the clinical direction of a licensed Behavioral Health Provider, including health data collection, behavioral observations, wellness checks, sleep hygiene encounters, activities-of-daily-living prompts, education, patient support, safety monitoring, and escorts to appointments as required.
Maintain basic knowledge of behavioral health interventions, psychotropic medications, 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 support providers with diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management.
Document clinical observations and changes in patients’ mood, affect, mental sharpness, sleep, eating habits, and overall functioning.
Perform medical housing unit and special-needs monitoring and wellness checks.
Manage emergent situations through crisis management, sound judgment, and team collaboration according to facility procedures and IHSC policy.
Manage program schedules, including group schedules, telehealth appointments, and individual check-ins.
Chaperone clinical appointments, including tele-behavioral health or telepsychiatry when available, and obtain and record vital signs.
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.